Four simple ingredients, a glass of wine by your side and a little Pavarotti in the background is all you need to make a gorgeous homemade pasta dough.

This recipe, unlike my earlier Currin’s Carbonara, is the pared down traditional Carbonara and is one of the most classic Italian pasta dishes

Classic comfort on the plate and in the glass. The ooey, gooeyness of this mac and cheese recipe pairs beautifully with a dry blanc de blanc champagne or sparkling wine.

Let’s set the scene. It’s Sunday night, the table is set, music is playing and the whole house is dancing in the herby, garlicy deliciousness of your homemade pasta sauce.

Over time, I have created many versions of this dish that might include sautéed spinach or maybe some wild mushrooms. The most consistent twist, included in the recipe below, is the addition of slowly caramelized onions. Fabulous!