Farro Pasta With Guanciale & Cherry Tomatoes

Farro Pasta with Guanciale and Cherry Tomatoes is a flavorful Italian dish that combines nutty farro pasta with crispy guanciale (cured pork cheek) and sweet cherry tomatoes. Here's a recipe for making this delicious pasta:

Team Bulletiny

September 17, 2022

1 minute

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Ingredients:

12 ounces farro pasta (spaghetti or any shape you prefer)
4 ounces guanciale, diced
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
3 cloves garlic, minced
Red pepper flakes, to taste
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Fresh basil leaves, for garnish (optional)
Grated Pecorino Romano cheese, for serving

Instructions:

Boil the Farro Pasta:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the farro pasta according to the package instructions until it's al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving a cup of pasta cooking water.
Crisp the Guanciale:
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the diced guanciale and cook until it's crispy and has released its flavorful fat.
Add Tomatoes and Garlic:
- Add the halved cherry tomatoes to the skillet and sauté for a few minutes until they start to soften. Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes, and continue to cook for another minute or until fragrant.
Combine with Pasta:
- Add the cooked farro pasta to the skillet with the tomatoes and guanciale. Toss everything together and cook for a couple of minutes to combine the flavors. If the pasta seems too dry, add a little pasta cooking water to create a sauce. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Garnish and Serve:
- Garnish the Farro Pasta with Guanciale and Cherry Tomatoes with fresh basil leaves if desired. Serve with grated Pecorino Romano cheese on top.

This Farro Pasta dish is a delightful combination of textures and flavors, with the nuttiness of farro pasta, the richness of guanciale, and the sweetness of cherry tomatoes. Enjoy this Italian pasta with a glass of wine for a simple yet satisfying meal!