Description
Bucatini all’Amatriciana is a classic Roman pasta dish featuring bucatini pasta tossed in a flavorful sauce made with guanciale, tomatoes, and Pecorino Romano cheese. This ultimate Italian comfort food is savory, satisfying, and perfect for a cozy dinner at home.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 12 ounces bucatini pasta
Sauce:
- 4 ounces guanciale (or pancetta), diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 can (28 ounces) whole peeled tomatoes, crushed
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Finishing Touches:
- 1/2 cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese, plus more for serving
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil salted water and cook bucatini until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain.
- Prepare the Sauce: In a skillet, cook guanciale until crispy. Add red pepper flakes, tomatoes, salt, and pepper. Simmer until thickened.
- Combine: Toss drained bucatini with sauce, adding pasta water as needed. Stir in Pecorino Romano cheese.
- Serve: Garnish with more cheese and basil before serving.
Notes
- For authentic flavor, use guanciale rather than pancetta or bacon.
- Adjust the spice level by adding more or less red pepper flakes.
- This dish pairs well with a simple green salad and crusty bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 740 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 72 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
