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The true origin of the pasta being served to Olympic athletes

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Carbonara pasta is one of the dishes being served to athletes during the Milan Cortina Olympic Games, but its history has been one of controversy. NBC News' Claudio Lavanga takes a look back at the true origin of the pasta.

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