Spaghetti alla Gricia

Ingredients:

1 package Spaghetti Pasta

Mancini Spaghetti Pasta

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4 oz Cubed Guanciale

Maestri Guanciale

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1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Extra Virgin Olive Oil from Lazio

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1/4 tsp (or to taste) Red Pepper Flakes

Calabrian Crushed Peppers

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Salt to taste

Seasonello Fine Sea Salt

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1/2 cup Grated Pecorino Romano Cheese

Grated Pecorino Romano

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1. Heat the olive oil in a large sautè pan over medium heat. Add the guanciale and the hot pepper and sautè until guanciale is crisp. Remove from the heat.

2. Bring a large pot of liberally salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook uncovered over high heat until al dente.

3. Place the pan with the guanciale back over medium heat. Drain the pasta and add it to the pan with the Pecorino Romano. Stir the pasta vigorously until guanciale and cheese are well distributed.

4. Serve immediately with extra Pecorino Romano on the side. Buon Appetito!