Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of traditional Italian cuisine with this Pasta all’Amatriciana recipe. A classic dish featuring pasta, guanciale, and a tangy tomato sauce, finished with Pecorino Romano cheese for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Spaghetti or Bucatini:
12 ounces
Guanciale:
4 ounces diced
Olive Oil:
1 tablespoon
Crushed Red Pepper Flakes:
1/2 teaspoon
Diced Tomatoes:
1 (14-ounce) can
Pecorino Romano Cheese:
1/2 cup grated
Salt and Pepper:
to taste
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Boil salted water and cook pasta until al dente.
- Cook Guanciale: Saute guanciale in olive oil until crispy.
- Add Flavors: Stir in red pepper flakes, tomatoes, simmer.
- Combine: Toss cooked pasta in sauce, add cheese.
- Serve: Top with remaining cheese and pepper.
Notes
- Use authentic guanciale for traditional flavor.
- Adjust red pepper flakes for desired spiciness.
- Bucatini is classic, but spaghetti works too.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 68g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
