RomanItalian
Strozzapreti with Guanciale and Artichokes
by Gambero Rosso · 452K subscribers on YouTube
A classic Roman pasta dish featuring handmade strozzapreti pasta tossed with crispy guanciale and sautéed Roman artichokes, finished with pecorino cheese and black pepper.
- Difficulty
- easy
Ingredients
7 items- Guanciale
- Romanesco ArtichokesUse Cimarolo or Romanesque artichokes
- StrozzapretiFresh homemade pasta
- Extra Virgin Olive OilFor sautéing artichokes
- Salt
- Black PepperFreshly ground
- Pecorino RomanoGrated
Method
- Crisp the guanciale over medium heat without stirring until golden.
- Clean the artichokes by removing outer leaves and tough stem, then slice thinly.
- Add a small amount of oil to a hot pan and sauté the sliced artichokes with a pinch of salt until crispy.
- Add the cooked guanciale to the artichokes and keep warm over high heat.
- Cook the strozzapreti in lightly salted boiling water for 6-7 minutes.
- While pasta cooks, add freshly ground black pepper and a splash of pasta water to the pan with artichokes and guanciale.
- Drain the pasta al dente and transfer to the pan. Toss with the sauce and a generous amount of grated pecorino cheese, adding pasta water as needed to create a creamy emulsion.
- Serve with extra crispy guanciale, a sprinkle of pecorino, and freshly ground black pepper on top.
Gambero Rosso
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