Guanciale Mentaiko Pasta, The Salty and Chewy Combo is Unfair

Steps

1. 1

   Cut the guanciale into bite-sized pieces and render the fat over medium heat in a frying pan.

2. 2

   Crush the whole peppercorns with the back of a knife and slice the peeled garlic cloves to a uniform thickness.

3. 3

   In the guanciale pan, add olive oil, garlic, whole peppercorns, mentaiko, and peperoncino in order and stir-fry.

4. 4

   Cook the squid ink pasta or spaghetti according to the brand guidelines.

5. 5

   Add the cooked pasta to the sautéed ingredients and stir-fry over medium heat for 1 minute.

6. 6

   Add pasta water little by little while emulsifying, then add butter and chopped green onion to finish.