Pasta alla Gricia is one of the four Roman pasta dishes—simple yet incredibly flavorful. With just a few quality ingredients—pasta, guanciale (or pancetta), Pecorino Romano, and black pepper—you can create a rich and satisfying meal. This creamy, cheesy, pork-infused dish is Italian comfort food at its finest.
Ingredients
12 oz rigatoni or pasta of choice
6 oz guanciale or thick-cut pancetta, sliced into strips
1 cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese
1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper (more to taste)
Salt, for the pasta water
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