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Spaghetti alla Gricia

Looking for a quick Italian dish perfect for the whole family? Well look no further! iMag went to acclaimed Chef Cesare Casella of Salumeria Rosi Parmacotto in New York City for his tasty recipe!

This simple pasta is sometimes referred to as “White Amatriciana” because of the absence of tomatoes. This version consists of rendered guanciale or pancetta, chives, parsley, olive oil and cheese. If you cannot find either of those meats in your deli, bacon works just as well.

Spaghetti alla Gricia:

Ingredients:
3 oz. Dry spaghetti
2 oz. Guanciale, pancetta, or bacon, cut 1/4" thick (ask your deli person to slice it like this for you)
2T Extra virgin olive oil, divided
1T Chives, chopped
1T Italian flat leaf parsley, chopped
1-2T Parmigiano-Reggiano, grated
3 Cranks black pepper

Directions:

1. Bring a medium pot of water to a boil, large enough for the pasta to swim freely. Salt water to taste.

2. Add pasta, stirring two minutes after adding so it doesn't stick together. Cook until al dente, about eight to twelve minutes.

3. While the pasta cooks, slice pancetta into thin sticks and add to a small sauté pan with one tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil. Cook over low heat until pancetta becomes translucent. Do not brown the meat. Turn off heat and wait until pasta is ready.

4. When pasta is ready, drain and reserve cooking water.

5. Off of the heat, add pasta to pancetta. Return to heat and add two tablespoons of pasta water and herbs. Stir and cook the pasta in the sauce to desired consistency. Add more water and reduce as needed.

6. When pasta is of desired consistency, remove from heat and stir in remaining olive oil, grated cheese and black pepper.

7. Serve immediately.

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Salumeria Rosi Parmacotto (283 Amsterdam Avenue, 212.877.4800), an Italian gourmet market/restaurant located on the UWS, fills its 25-seat restaurant for lunch and dinner with diners looking for authentic Italian cuisine at wallet-friendly prices in a chic atmosphere. The lively neighborhood joint hits a home run with décor designed by Oscar-winning movie set-designer Dante Ferretti and executive chef/partner Cesare Casella’s menu of Italian classics. Guests can eat well and escape the day’s challenges for as little as $25 at Salumeria Rosi Parmacotto or take dinner home with take-out dishes prepared by Casella available at the walk-up counter.

 

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