Ingredients for - Pasta alla Gricia

1. Spaghetti 1 (16 ounce) package
2. Guanciale (cured pork cheek), diced 5 ounces
3. Freshly grated Pecorino Romano, plus more for serving 1 ¼ cups
4. Freshly ground black pepper to taste 1 ¼ cups

How to cook deliciously - Pasta alla Gricia

1 . Stage

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain, saving about 1 cup of cooking water.

2 . Stage

Meanwhile, place guanciale in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until crisp, about 3 minutes. Add pasta water, cooked spaghetti, and grated Pecorino Romano cheese. Mix well.

3 . Stage

Distribute pasta amongst 4 bowls and serve with freshly ground black pepper and extra Pecorino Romano cheese.