GUANCIALE PASTA RECIPES

Steps:

• To prepare spaghetti carbonara start by putting a pot of salted water on the burner to cook the pasta. In the meantime, remove the pork rind from the guanciale 1 and cut it first into slices and then into strips about 1/2" (1cm)  2 thick. The removed rind can be reused to flavor other things. Put the pieces into a non-stick pan 3 and brown for about 15 minutes over medium heat, being careful not to burn it or it will smell too strong.
• Meanwhile, put spaghetti in boiling water 4 and cook for the time indicated on the package. In the meantime, pour the yolks into a bowl 5 , add most of the Pecorino cheese needed for the recipe and the remaining part will be used just before serving.
• Season with black pepper 7 and whip by hand 8 . Add a tablespoon of cooking water to dilute the mixture and stir 9 .
• In the meantime the guanciale will be cooked, turn off the burner and set it aside 10 . Drain the pasta al dente directly into the pan with the guanciale 11 and stir it briefly to season it. Remove from heat and pour the mixture of eggs and pecorino cheese 12 into the pan. Mix quickly to combine.
• To make it very creamy, if necessary, you can add a little cooking water to your pasta 13 . Serve spaghetti carbonara immediately with the remaining pecorino cheese 14 and ground black pepper 15 on top.

Steps:

• Puree the tomatoes to a smooth, creamy consistency in a food processor or with an immersion blender; set aside.
• Heat the olive oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet. When hot, add the guanciale and saute 5 to 7 minutes, until golden brown.
• Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and saute 1 minute. Add the pureed tomatoes, basil, and salt and pepper to taste. Reduce the heat to medium low and stir well. Cook, uncovered, 15 minutes, or until the sauce darkens and thickens. Toss with just-cooked pasta and serve with a sprinkling of parsley and cheese and a drizzle of olive oil.