How to pronounce Pasta alla gricia

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /ˈpasta alla ˈɡriːtʃa/. In plain English letters that is PAH-stah AHL-lah GREE-chah, with the stress on the syllable in capitals. There is no recording by a native speaker yet, so use the spelling and the IPA.

What is Pasta alla gricia?

Pasta alla gricia is a noodle dish of Italy. Where it comes from: Rome. People usually eat it at lunch or dinner. Its main ingredients are wheat & flour, pork and dairy & cheese. It tastes savory.

Where Pasta alla gricia comes from

Pasta alla gricia is one of 141 signature dishes of Italy on this map. See all dishes from Rome.

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