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Spaghetti alla Gricia

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 635 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound of spaghetti
  • 6 ounces of guanciale, cut into small pieces
  • 1 cup of grated Pecorino Romano cheese
  • 1 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper
  • Salt, to taste

Instructions
 

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente.
  • While the pasta is cooking, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add the guanciale to the skillet and cook until crispy and browned, about 5-7 minutes.
  • Reserve some of the pasta cooking water and drain the spaghetti.
  • Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet with the guanciale and toss to combine.
  • Add a few tablespoons of the reserved pasta cooking water to the skillet to help create a sauce.
  • Remove the skillet from heat and add the grated Pecorino Romano cheese, black pepper, and a pinch of salt.
  • Toss the spaghetti and sauce together until the cheese has melted and the sauce is well combined.
  • Serve the spaghetti alla Gricia hot, garnished with additional grated Pecorino Romano cheese and black pepper, if desired.