SPAGHETTI ALLA GRICIA
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.
Provided by Buckwheat Queen
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- 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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 875.4 calories, Carbohydrate 85.7 g, Cholesterol 73.1 mg, Fat 46.9 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 25.2 g, SaturatedFat 18.3 g, Sodium 276.2 mg, Sugar 3.2 g
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Taylor Long
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a vegan meal. I often use vegan cheese and it always turns out delicious.
Mateu Hangoh
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a vegetarian meal. I often use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth and it always turns out delicious.
Nafees Ansari
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of pasta, but I love this dish! The guanciale and the Pecorino Romano cheese give it so much flavor.
Junell Iro
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a family meal. It's affordable, easy to make, and everyone loves it.
Kyana Cephas
[email protected]I love this dish! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly. I often make it for a quick lunch or dinner.
Cool Zool
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a romantic dinner. It's simple, elegant, and delicious.
Ali Shakir
[email protected]I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor of the guanciale.
Jose Escobar
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a special occasion meal. It's a little time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth the effort.
Lisa S
[email protected]This dish was a bit too rich for my taste. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.
Mr.coolargy YT
[email protected]I found this dish to be a bit bland. I think I'll add some more garlic and red pepper flakes next time.
Alfie Taylor
[email protected]This dish was a little too salty for my taste. I think I'll use less Pecorino Romano cheese next time.
Gourab Ga
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of guanciale, so I used bacon instead. It was still really good, but I think I would have preferred it with guanciale.
Robin Jose
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. I often use pancetta instead of guanciale, and it always turns out delicious.
Omar Salmin
[email protected]I love this dish! It's so flavorful and satisfying. I always add a little extra black pepper to give it a bit of a kick.
Jake Walsh
[email protected]I've made this dish several times now and it always turns out perfectly. It's a great weeknight meal because it's quick and easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Darnell Lee Clinejr
[email protected]This is my new favorite pasta dish! It's so simple to make, but it's packed with flavor. I love the combination of the salty guanciale, the creamy sauce, and the peppery Pecorino Romano cheese.
Khan zaman Khan
[email protected]I made this dish for my family last night and it was a hit! Everyone loved the smoky flavor of the guanciale and the creamy sauce. I'll definitely be making this again.
Atif Ali006
[email protected]This is the creamiest and cheesiest Spaghetti alla Gricia I've ever had! The guanciale was crispy and salty, and the pasta was cooked perfectly al dente. I'll definitely be making this again.