Spaghetti alla Gricia

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One of the 4 quintessential 'primi' from the Lazio region in Italy, this pasta is beautiful in its simplicity with soft guanciale and tangy Pecorino cheese. No onion, no garlic, no oil - this flavorful dish gets its character from slowly sauteeing the guanciale and then creating a creamy sauce with the pasta water and a bit of Pecorino Romano before tossing with thick spaghetti. With only 4 ingredients, this is also a quick meal when you're in a rush.

Submitted by Buckwheat Queen

Published on June 6, 2019

3

Prep Time:

5 mins

Cook Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

25 mins

Servings:

4

Yield:

4 servings

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Ingredients

1 pound thick spaghetti
8 ounces guanciale (smoked pork jowl), thinly sliced
black pepper to taste
3 ounces finely grated Pecorino Romano cheese, divided

Directions

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally.
While pasta cooks, immediately heat a nonstick pan over medium heat. Add guanciale and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Add 1 ladle of pasta cooking water, stir, and cover pan. As pasta cooks, add another ladle of cooking water to the pan with the guanciale to create a sauce.
At about 10 minutes of pasta cooking time, reserve a cup of cooking water and drain pasta. Add spaghetti to the pan with the guanciale; toss, adding reserved cooking water if necessary. Turn off heat. Add 1/3 the Pecorino Romano cheese to the pasta and toss until creamy.
Divide pasta between 4 plates. Top each with remaining Pecorino Romano cheese and black pepper. Serve immediately.

Cook's Note:

If you cannot find guanciale, you can use pancetta instead.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

875	Calories
47g	Fat
86g	Carbs
25g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 875
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 47g	60%
Saturated Fat 18g	92%
Cholesterol 73mg	24%
Sodium 276mg	12%
Total Carbohydrate 86g	31%
Dietary Fiber 4g	13%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 25g	50%
Vitamin C 0mg	0%
Calcium 253mg	19%
Iron 4mg	23%
Potassium 359mg	8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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