Bucatini all'Amatriciana Recipe

Name: Bucatini all'Amatriciana Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 -6 servings
Ingredients: 1 28-ounce can chopped tomatoes in pulp; 12 ounces Guanciale; 1 pound bucatini pasta; 1 cup Pecorino Romano cheese; salt and pepper to taste; ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings
4 -6 servings
Calories
1126 kcal
Course
Main Course, Condiments
Cuisine
Italian

Bucatini all'Amatriciana Recipe

Kristin Morrison

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This is a recipe you don't want to miss. This classic sauce takes its spiciness from black pepper and dried chiles and its depth of flavor from guanciale, Italian salt-cured pork. Add this to your meal plan this week!

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Ingredients

Servings

1 28-ounce can chopped tomatoes in pulp crushed tomatoes also work
12 ounces Guanciale pancetta, or thick cut bacon (if using bacon add a little oil to pan)
1 pound bucatini pasta any long pasta will work
1 cup Pecorino Romano cheese 8 oz
salt and pepper to taste
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional

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Instructions

Cut the guanciale, pancetta or bacon into chunks less than one-half inch thick.
Heat a large pan over a high heat. Add guanciale/pancetta or bacon pieces and red chili flakes (if using), and stir fry until all the fat has been rendered out and the meat is very crisp. Scrape bottom of pan often to prevent from sticking.
Add the canned tomatoes to the pan. Stir everything through then reduce heat to low and simmer for a few minutes.
Meanwhile, bring a large pot of cold water to a boil and add salt to taste. Add the pasta and cook until al dente, according to package instructions. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water. Drain pasta and add to skillet with sauce.
Place the drained pasta on top of the sauce. Add half of the cheese and stir the pasta with the cheese without mixing with the sauce, yet. Add pasta water and stir to combine the sauce and pasta. Add the rest of the cheese.
To serve, portion out the pasta into serving bowls, top with plenty of freshly grated pecorino cheese.

Notes

Make your own Pasta – Make a full night of it by making your own pasta to pop into the dish!
Al Dente Pasta – For the perfect al dente pasta, cook the pasta for a couple minutes less than the recommendation on the packet. For precise instruction read this post.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 1126kcal (56%) Carbohydrates 86g (29%) Protein 32g (64%) Fat 72g (111%) Saturated Fat 29g (145%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Cholesterol 117mg (39%) Sodium 1040mg (43%) Potassium 280mg (8%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 178IU (4%) Vitamin C 0.02mg (0%) Calcium 291mg (29%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4-6 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 1126 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	1126kcal	56%
Carbohydrates	86g	29%
Protein	32g	64%
Fat	72g	111%
Saturated Fat	29g	145%
Polyunsaturated Fat	1g	6%
Monounsaturated Fat	2g	10%
Cholesterol	117mg	39%
Sodium	1040mg	43%
Potassium	280mg	6%
Fiber	4g	16%
Sugar	3g	6%
Vitamin A	178IU	4%
Vitamin C	0.02mg	0%
Calcium	291mg	29%
Iron	2mg	11%