Bucatini all'Amatriciana

Another Roman classic featuring Guanciale (cured pork jowl), tomato, and Pecorino. Step up from simple tomato sauce with its savory, porky depth.

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4 pplServings
ItalianCuisine
Bucatini all'Amatriciana

Ingredients

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  • 400 g Bucatini
  • 150 g Guanciale
  • 80 g Pecorino Romano
  • 400 g Canned Whole Tomatoes
  • 0.5 cup White Wine
  • 0.5 tsp Dried Chili Flakes
  • 1 tsp Salt

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TomatoPorkRomanItalianMainPasta

Instructions

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Cut the guanciale into strips and fry in a large pan over medium heat until crispy and the fat has rendered

Remove excess fat if necessary, but leave about 2 tablespoons. Add the dried chili flakes

with white wine and cook until the smell of alcohol disappears

Add the crushed canned whole tomatoes and the sauce for 10 minutes

Cook the bucatini in salted boiling water until al dente

Toss the pasta directly in the sauce. Remove from heat and stir in the pecorino romano

Serve hot with extra cheese sprinkled on top