How to Make Bucatini All'Amatriciana - A Step-by-Step Guide

Bucatini all'amatriciana is a classic Roman pasta dish that hails from the town of Amatrice, located in the Lazio region of Italy. This simple yet incredibly flavorful dish is a favorite among locals and tourists alike, and it's no wonder why - it's a perfect combination of hearty pasta, spicy tomato sauce, and crispy pancetta. Bucatini all'amatriciana is a staple in Italian cuisine and is a must-try for any pasta lover.

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Ingredients

  • 5 ounces bucatini pasta
  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3 crushed garlic cloves
  • 1 ½ ounces guanciale (cured pork cheek), sliced
  • ¼ cup sliced red onion
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes
  • ½ (8 ounce) can crushed San Marzano tomatoes
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 ounce freshly grated Pecorino Romano cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 29 mins
  • Total Time: 39 mins
  • Servings: 2
  • Yield: 2 servings

  • Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Stir in bucatini and return to a boil. Cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until bucatini is tender, about 11 minutes. Drain.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic cloves; cook until golden brown, about 1 minute. Remove with a slotted spoon and discard. Add guanciale; cook and stir until crisp and golden, about 4 minutes. Add onion and red pepper flakes; cook and stir until onion is translucent, about 3 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, salt, and black pepper. Simmer tomato sauce until flavors combine, about 10 minutes.
  • Stir bucatini and Pecorino Romano cheese into tomato sauce and toss until evenly coated.
  • Nutrition

    634 cal.

    • Total Fat: 36g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 22mg
    • Sodium: 478mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 60g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 17g
    • Vitamin C: 8mg
    • Calcium: 196mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 377mg