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Pastina alla Gricia

  • Writer: Claire
    Claire
  • Jun 15, 2025
  • 1 min read

This Pastina alla Gricia is a twist on one of the oldest Roman pasta dishes. It takes all the flavors of classic Spaghetti alla Gricia — crispy guanciale, black pepper, and Pecorino Romano — and transforms them into a rich, glossy one-pot dish.

A bowl of pastina garnished with crispy guanciale, parmesan, and black pepper. The bowl says "my pastina bowl". Cozy.

Ingredients:

1 cup pastina (acini di pepe, stelline, etc.)

3.5 cups low-sodium chicken broth

4 oz guanciale or pancetta, diced

1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper,

1 cup finely grated Pecorino Romano cheese (more to taste)

Salt, if needed


Instructions:

  1. Place the guanciale in a cold pan. Set heat to medium and cook, stirring occasionally, until the fat renders and the guanciale is golden and crisp. Remove the guanciale with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving the fat in the pan.

  2. Add the cracked black pepper to the fat and stir for about 30 seconds until fragrant.

  3. Add the pastina and stir for about 1-2 minutes to coat in the fat and toast.

  4. Pour in 3.5 cups broth, add a pinch of salt, and bring to a gentle boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook, stirring frequently, until the pastina is tender, about 10 minutes.

  5. Remove from heat and let sit for about 30 to 60 seconds. Gradually stir in the Pecorino in 2 additions, stirring vigorously to emulsify.

  6. Stir in the crispy guanciale. Taste and adjust pepper or salt as needed. Serve immediately and enjoy!


Servings: 2 to 3

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

 
 
 

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Mar 09

This Pastina alla Gricia is exactly the kind of recipe I didn't know I needed in my life! I made it last week on a rainy evening when I just wanted something warm and satisfying without spending hours in the kitchen, and honestly, it delivered on every level. Toasting the pastina in the guanciale fat before adding the broth was a game-changer — such a small step but it made the whole dish taste so much deeper. It reminded me of how breaking a big task into simple steps always pays off, something I learned while using New Assignment Help for a stressful deadline last semester. Now both my study sessions and my dinner routine are more manageable! The Pecorino…

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Mar 02

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Feb 24

This glossy one-pot twist sounds like an incredible way to enjoy those classic Roman flavors with a more comforting texture. Balancing the sharp Pecorino and spicy pepper requires a perfect sense of timing, much like the Boyfriend hitting the right beats in fnf to defeat his rivals and win the Girlfriend’s love.


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