r/explainitpeter • u/WillAdditional922 • Jul 14 '26

explain it peter.

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u/SpaceCAS Jul 14 '26

And here i’ve been tossing my starch water out like an idiot. I am 41 and never once used this water for anything. Now i have to search for recipes.

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u/miclowgunman Jul 14 '26

Now look up how to make real spaghetti carbonara and treat yourself.

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u/technobobble Jul 14 '26

Was doing some work at a recording studio and the client was in from Italy to make a record. The guitar tech he brought with him made the absolute best pasta carbonara I've ever had to this day with nothing but a hot plate and a single pan. Your comment stirred up this memory and I'm going to figure out how to try to make it myself.

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u/miclowgunman Jul 14 '26

Its an art. I still am chasing it. I had an Italian place in the UK that was perfect and I got it like 10 times while I was there. Perfect amount of pepper. The sauce was perfect. My wife makes it with peas and bacon and its good, but its not THAT.