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TOTAL TIME: 25 min
Prep: 10 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 15 min
 
YIELD: 4 Servings
LEVEL: Easy

ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 8 ounces guanciale (cured pig cheeks), sliced into thin strips
  • 5 cloves garlic, peeled
  • 1 handful fresh sage leaves, chopped
  • 3/4 cup freshly grated Pecorino cheese
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 pound pasta
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Directions

In a large nonstick pan, heat the olive oil, and then add the guanciale and garlic. Cook for about 10 minutes, making sure that the meat does not get too crunchy and the garlic does not burn. Cook's Note: If you see that the garlic is browning too fast, remove it from the pan, finish the pork, and then add it again to the sauce.

When the guanciale and the garlic are nice and golden brown, add the sage.

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add the pasta to the water, and cook it about 2 minutes less than indicated on the box. Strain the pasta and add it to the saucepan over a medium-high heat, toss it around for a few seconds, then add the grated Pecorino, toss for one minute.

Garnish with some grated Pecorino, a drop of extra-virgin olive oil, and some ground black pepper. Serve with a bottle of robust red wine.

Notes

Since you probably rinsed it before, make sure the herbs are well dry; otherwise you'll end up bathing yourself in a sprinkle of boiling oil.

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  • on May 09, 2013

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    Sooo good. I also used bacon. I find simple dishes often have the most flavor. This is such a wonderful family show. Not just a really good cooking show but a sweet family and friend's show. Hoping for more seasons.

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  • on April 15, 2013

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    This has quickly become my favorite cooking show. Is there was a Facebook page that features a recipe every few days?.....I made this dish tonight with bacon, it was easy and fantastic!

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  • on January 09, 2013

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    First, let me say, "you two have inspired me to want to cook!" This recipe is fabulous and very easy. I look forward to future episodes and great dishes.

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