Pasta alla Gricia

Pasta alla gricia is a classic Italian pasta dish from Rome that is served in pretty much every restaurant. The story goes that this dish has been cooked in Rome even before they had tomatoes.

2
Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) package spaghetti

  • 5 ounces guanciale (cured pork cheek), diced

  • 1 ¼ cups freshly grated Pecorino Romano, plus more for serving

  • freshly ground black pepper to taste

Directions

  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.

  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.

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

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

622 Calories
17g Fat
85g Carbs
31g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 622
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 17g 21%
Saturated Fat 8g 42%
Cholesterol 51mg 17%
Sodium 719mg 31%
Total Carbohydrate 85g 31%
Dietary Fiber 4g 13%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 31g
Calcium 421mg 32%
Iron 4mg 23%
Potassium 347mg 7%

* 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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