Amatriciana
Guanciale rendered until crisp, crushed tomatoes and a shower of Pecorino Romano over bucatini. One of Rome's four essential pasta dishes.
Gricia
Carbonara without the egg, amatriciana without the tomato. Guanciale, Pecorino Romano and black pepper over rigatoni.
Carbonara
Guanciale, egg yolks and Pecorino Romano brought together with pasta water. No cream, and the pan comes off the heat before the eggs go in.
Cacio e Pepe
Four ingredients and no cream. Spaghetti, Pecorino Romano, toasted black pepper and starchy pasta water emulsified into a silky sauce.
Espagnole
One of the five French mother sauces: a brown roux built out with mirepoix, tomato paste, red wine and veal stock. The base for demi-glace.
Mornay
Bechamel enriched with Gruyere and Parmesan. The sauce behind gratins, croque monsieur, and the best macaroni cheese you will make.