This quick and easy pasta alla gricia is a classic Italian pasta dish from Rome that is served in pretty much every restaurant and requires only 4 ingredients.
Preparation Time
5 mins
Cooking Time
20 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Calories
622 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
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.
Step 2
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.
Step 3
Distribute pasta amongst 4 bowls and serve with freshly ground black pepper and extra Pecorino Romano cheese.
Ingredients
1 (16 ounce) package spaghetti
freshly ground black pepper to taste
5 ounces guanciale (cured pork cheek), diced
1.25 cups freshly grated Pecorino Romano, plus more for serving
