by Michael Bublé recently revealed in an interview with People magazine that his all-time favorite dish is his wife Luisana Lopilato’s spaghetti carbonara. As a huge fan of Michael Bublé, this little tidbit of information made me unbelievably happy. Getting a glimpse into his home life and knowing what his favorite comfort food is somehow makes me feel like I understand him better as a person.
In the interview, Bublé gushed about Luisana’s carbonara, saying that she makes it with pancetta, cream, eggs, and Parmesan cheese. He called it the best spaghetti carbonara in the world! As a fan who has listened to Michael Bublé’s music for years and seen him in concert twice, I feel like I know him well enough to understand why this simple, creamy, eggy pasta dish would be so special to him.
Michael Bublé is known for his velvety voice and his smooth, jazzy renditions of classic pop songs. His music evokes a nostalgia for classic Hollywood and the American songbook. Knowing that his favorite food is a cozy, hearty pasta like spaghetti carbonara makes so much sense. It’s the culinary equivalent of his music – familiar, comforting, and timeless.
Spaghetti carbonara originated in Rome and is made from just a few simple ingredients like eggs, cheese, pork, and black pepper. When these ingredients come together under the skillful hands of someone like Luisana Lopilato, they transform into the ultimate nostalgic meal. I can just imagine Michael twirling Luisana’s spaghetti carbonara onto his fork with a contented smile on his face between touring or recording sessions. It’s the perfect restorative meal after long days in the studio belting out ballads.
In a way, Luisana’s carbonara preparation becoming Michael’s favorite dish also parallels his relationship with her. His music and entire persona is imbued with nostalgia, so it’s fitting that the woman he fell in love with makes a nostalgic dish that feels like home to him. Their love story is one for classic Hollywood – the Canadian crooner meeting the Argentinian actress and model by chance backstage at a concert in 2008. It was a fated meeting that led to a beautiful partnership, marriage, and family.
Knowing that Luisana can make Michael’s face light up with a simple bowl of spaghetti carbonara sends my romantic side into overdrive. There’s something so touching about knowing the special meal that someone you admire loves best in the world. Luisana’s ability to craft Michael’s favorite comfort food with her own loving hands is so endearing. It shows how close they must be for her to know exactly how he likes his carbonara prepared.
As Michael Bublé’s fan, I now feel this strong need to try recreating Luisana’s signature spaghetti carbonara recipe myself at home. I followed along closely to Michael’s description of how Luisana makes it – with pancetta, cream, eggs, and Parmesan. It sounds like she keeps the ingredients simple but makes it with quality ingredients and meticulous technique. I imagine she sautés the pancetta perfectly so it gets crispy but doesn’t burn. She must slowly simmer the cream to just the right consistency and carefully scramble the eggs so they coat each strand. Grating fresh Parmesan over the hot pasta right before serving it completes this luxurious carbonara.
I’m on a mission now to come as close as I can to making the spaghetti carbonara Michael and Luisana eat together. Maybe I’ll play one of his albums in the background like To Be Loved while I cook to really immerse myself in the atmosphere. My hope is that when I take that first decadent bite of eggy, crispy pasta covered in creamy sauce, I’ll feel like I’m getting a true taste of Michael Bublé’s favorite comfort. I may not be able to sing velvety jazz ballads like he can, but at least I can savor his favorite food for a moment.
Michael mentioning his love for Luisana’s spaghetti carbonara makes him even more lovable as a celebrity. It provides a beautifully humanizing glimpse into his private life as a husband and gives me as a fan a way to feel more connected to someone whose music I admire so much. Knowing his favorite dish gives me inspiration to keep listening to his impeccable music while also trying out some amazing Italian recipes. Luisana’s carbonara will now forever be linked in my mind with Michael Bublé’s legacy. He has given me yet another reason to adore him as an artist.
