Pasta alla Gricia
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Cooking:
5 min.
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Servings per container:
4
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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.