SPAGHETTI WITH GARLIC, ONIONS AND GUANCIALE: Spaghetti alla Gricia

We finished dinner early and I feet  bloated after indulging on the CHOCOLATE CAKE FROM ABRUZZO: Parozzo.

While we were cleaning up, one teen had a great idea of asking her mom (moi) to cut her bangs. Oh my, the next thing you know  hair hell all over the kitchen and the cat is crazily rummaging through the pile  of hair. Thank goodness for the latest anime' craze (japanese cartoons) as no one will figure out that the layered look is the clueless scissor-mom's creation. ...It looked fantastic on the girls  - -Now I need to wash those 4 scissors ..and NO - -I am not starting to learn how to cut hair....yikes!

What's for dinner? Pasta with bacon, garlic, onion and cheese. This is a no brainer for me as I cook this all the time (I just didn't know that there is a Mario name for this). The only difference on my pre- Mario version is I have never used  italian parsley and pepper flakes in it. 

 

Mario Batali's version: Page 186

 

MarIa Belinda's version

This is my recommendation for busy working moms who wants to serve a tasty meal that is convenient to make and at the same time easy on the wallet.

1 lb cooked spaghetti
t tsp red pepper flakes
1 1/2 cup guanciale, pancetta or bacon diced
1 small red onion,diced
2 tbsp diced garlic
grated pecorino romano
1/4 cup italian parsley chopped

HERE'S HOW:

Comments

[MBT Sandals]

I love Mario Batali. Great concept for a blog. i love it. your food looks terrific.