pasta alla gricia

🇮🇹 A dish from Italy

Pasta alla gricia is a pasta dish originating in the Lazio region of Italy, made with guanciale, pecorino romano, and black pepper.

What gives it away

🥘Main ingredients	pasta, cured pork cheek, hard sheep cheese, black pepper
🔥Cooking method	pasta tossed with rendered pork fat and cheese
👅Flavour & style	savory, salty, peppery, rich
🕒When it’s eaten	simple traditional main

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Where does pasta alla gricia come from?

pasta alla gricia is a dish that originated in Italy.

What is pasta alla gricia?

Pasta alla gricia is a pasta dish originating in the Lazio region of Italy, made with guanciale, pecorino romano, and black pepper.