Spaghetti alla Gricia
Experience the rich and savory flavors of Spaghetti alla Gricia, a classic Roman pasta dish. Made with perfectly cooked spaghetti, this dish features crispy guanciale, a touch of white wine, and is generously coated with grated Pecorino Romano. Finished with freshly ground pepper, it's a simple yet incredibly delicious pasta that highlights the best of Italian cuisine.
Ingredients
- Kosher salt , to taste
- 1 lb spaghetti
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 7 oz guanciale , cut into 1½-by-½-inch strips
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 1 cup Pecorino Romano , grated, plus more for garnish
- Freshly ground pepper , to taste
Wine Pairing
- Negroamaro
Instructions
- BOIL large pot of water over high heat. Season the water with salt. Add the pasta and cook until al dente, 9 to 11 minutes. Drain, reserving 1 cup of the cooking liquid.
- HEAT the olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet. Add the guanciale and cook, turning often, until golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes.
- ADD the white wine and cook until slightly reduced, 2 minutes. Pour in the reserved 1 cup of cooking liquid and bring to a simmer.
- ADD the pasta and the grated cheese and toss to coat. Cook, stirring vigorously, until a thick sauce forms, 2 to 3 minutes more. Season with salt and pepper.
- DIVIDE the pasta between plates and garnish with more grated cheese and freshly ground black pepper, then serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 20gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 0.5mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg
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What is guanciale?
Hey Pearl! Guanciale is a type of Italian cured pork!