Keto Pasta alla Gricia
Lupin pasta with guanciale & pecorino
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- 400 g Lupin pasta
- 200 g Guanciale
- 120 g Pecorino Romano
- 1 tsp Black pepper
- 40 g Salt
Method
- Bring a pot of water to a boil. Salt lightly.
- Cut the guanciale into short batons.
- Grate the pecorino. Crack the pepper coarse.
- Render the guanciale in a cold skillet over medium-low until golden — about 8 min.
- Cook the lupin pasta 5 minutes — one minute shy of the pack's 6. It goes soft fast, so drain it early rather than late.
- Reserve a mugful of pasta water, then drain.
- Tip the pasta into the skillet off heat with the guanciale. Toss with a splash of pasta water.
- Add the pecorino and pepper, tossing vigorously until creamy.
- Plate and finish with more pecorino.
About Keto Pasta alla Gricia
Keto Pasta alla Gricia is an Italian lunch or dinner that comes together in about 18 minutes and serves 4. It fits keto-friendly eating.
Keto Pasta alla Gricia: frequently asked questions
Is Keto Pasta alla Gricia gluten-free?
Based on its ingredients, Keto Pasta alla Gricia has no gluten-containing components, so it's naturally gluten-free — as always, check that any packaged ingredients you use are certified gluten-free to be safe.
Is Keto Pasta alla Gricia dairy-free?
Not as written — it uses Pecorino Romano. Swapping it for a plant-based alternative makes it dairy-free.
How many servings does Keto Pasta alla Gricia make?
This recipe makes 4 servings. In the app you can scale it up or down and the ingredient amounts adjust automatically.