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Bucatini Amatriciana

Bucatini Amatriciana is a classic Roman pasta made with tomatoes, guanciale, white wine, red chili flakes, and Pecorino Romano. Our version uses the more accessible pancetta in place of the guanciale.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 810 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 1 pound Bucatini or spaghetti
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 6 ounces pancetta or guanciale
  • 1 tsp crushed hot red pepper flakes or to taste
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 1 ounce can plum tomatoes hand crushed or blender pulsed
  • 1 cup pecorino romano grated
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup pasta water will most likely not need all of it

Instructions

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  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to boil.
  2. Heat a large pan to medium and saute the pancetta in the extra virgin olive oil for 7-8 minutes or until most of the fat has been rendered. Remove about half of the pancetta to a plate and set aside.
  3. Next, add the crushed red pepper to the pan and saute for 30 seconds.  Add the white wine and cook until reduced by about half.
  4. Cook pasta to 1 minute less than al dente.  Reserve 1 cup of pasta water.
  5. Next, add the crushed tomatoes to the pan and cook on medium until they start to bubble.  Turn the heat down to medium-low and let the sauce cook uncovered while boiling the pasta.
  6. Add the pasta to the sauce and cook until the pasta reaches al dente (about 1 minute). Stir well and make sure the pasta is absorbing the sauce.
  7. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the Pecorino.  Add a touch more pasta water if too dry.  Serve in bowls, topping with the reserved crispy pancetta and offer more Pecorino.  Enjoy!

Notes

  • Traditionally, Amatriciana is made with guanciale but pancetta is used in this recipe as guanciale can be hard to find.
  • Leftovers can be saved for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Information

Calories 810kcal (41%) Carbohydrates 96.2g (32%) Protein 40.1g (80%) Fat 29.1g (45%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Cholesterol 65mg (22%) Sodium 1242mg (52%) Potassium 674mg (19%) Fiber 6.2g (25%) Sugar 12.1g (24%) Calcium 256mg (26%) Iron 5mg (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 810

% Daily Value*

Calories 810kcal 41%
Carbohydrates 96.2g 32%
Protein 40.1g 80%
Fat 29.1g 45%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Cholesterol 65mg 22%
Sodium 1242mg 52%
Potassium 674mg 14%
Fiber 6.2g 25%
Sugar 12.1g 24%
Calcium 256mg 26%
Iron 5mg 28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.