MEZZE MANICHE WITH SPINACH AND GUANCIALE

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Mezze maniche tossed with crispy guanciale, tender spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes and coated in creamy Pecorino recall the very Roman pasta alla gricia

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 8

3/4LB. mezze maniche
7OZ. baby spinach
1 1/2 CUPS Pecorino cheese, grated
3OZ. guanciale, thinly sliced
2OZ. sun-dried tomatoes
1TBSP. Vinegar
salt
extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  • Place the guanciale slices on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Bake for 5-8 minutes or until crisp.
  • Bring water to a boil in a saucepan. Add the vinegar and the tomatoes, then turn off the heat and let soak for 5 minutes. Drain and cut into strips.
  • Coat a sauté pan with extra-virgin olive oil over medium-low heat. Lightly cook the spinach, add the tomato strips then cook for 1 minute.
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil and season with salt. Add pasta and cook until al dente. Drain, reserving 1 cup of the pasta cooking water. Toss the pasta in the sauté pan with the spinach and tomatoes.
  • In a small bowl, add 1 ladle of the pasta cooking water to the pecorino, stirring until melted. Pour into the sauté pan. Mix well. Top with guanciale. Serve.

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