Tonnarelli alla Gricia

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Cook the guanciale on low heat in a pan until crispy.
  2. 2Rest the crispy guanciale on some paper towel to absorb extra fat.
  3. 3In a bowl, combine some pasta water, black pepper, half of the rendered guanciale fat, and all of the pecorino.
  4. 4Mix everything together with a spoon to create a paste.
  5. 5To the pan with the other guanciale fat, add a ladle of pasta water and a bit of black pepper.
  6. 6Finish cooking the al dente pasta in this liquid, allowing it to absorb the flavors and create a creamy layer.
  7. 7Let the pasta rest for a couple of minutes.
  8. 8Add the pecorino and guanciale fat cream to the pasta.
  9. 9Add half of the guanciale into the pasta.
  10. 10Plate the pasta.
  11. 11Add more guanciale on top.

Ingredients

  • black pepper
  • tonnarelli
  • guanciale
  • pecorino
  • pasta water

Equipment

panpaper towelbowlspoon