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Pasta alla Gricia Recipe

Pasta alla Gricia Recipe


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  • Author: admin
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Pasta alla Gricia is a traditional Roman pasta dish that features guanciale, Pecorino Romano cheese, and freshly ground black pepper. This simple yet flavorful recipe comes together quickly for a satisfying meal.


Ingredients

Scale

Pasta:

  • 12 ounces pasta (such as rigatoni, spaghetti, or mezze maniche)

Guanciale:

  • 6 ounces guanciale, diced

Cheese:

  • 1 cup freshly grated Pecorino Romano cheese

Additional:

  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Salt for pasta water

Instructions

  1. Cook Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta until al dente, reserving 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
  2. Cook Guanciale: In a skillet over medium heat, cook diced guanciale until crispy and golden brown, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat.
  3. Combine Ingredients: Toss drained pasta with guanciale in the skillet. Add Pecorino Romano gradually, tossing continuously. Use reserved pasta water to create a creamy sauce. Season with black pepper.
  4. Serve: Serve immediately, topped with extra Pecorino Romano and black pepper.

Notes

  • For the most authentic flavor, use guanciale instead of pancetta.
  • Work quickly when adding the cheese to avoid clumping.
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 560
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 680mg
  • Fat: 24g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 13g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 60g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 55mg