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A bowl of Pasta all'Amatriciana with guanciale, tomato sauce, topped with Parmesan and olive oil.

Pasta all'Amatriciana

Servings: 2 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
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Ingredients 

  • 200 grams pasta (we prefer penne but Bucatini or spaghetti works too)
  • 4 oz package of guanciale or pancetta (diced)
  • 15 oz tomato sauce (canned or homemade)
  • 4-5 fresh basil leaves
  • red pepper flakes (a few shakes)
  • salt and pepper

Instructions

  • First, start boiling the water for the pasta and heat up a medium sized pan on medium heat. When the pan is hot, drizzle in a little olive oil then add the guanciale/pancetta.
  • Let the guanciale/pancetta fry in the oil for 5-6 minutes or until they are lightly browned and crispy.
  • Now, slowly pour the tomato sauce in the pan. Tear up the basil into chunks and add it to the sauce along with a few shakes of red pepper flakes and salt and pepper. Mix everything together and let the sauce simmer while the pasta continues cooking.
  • Once the pasta is ready, drain it and add it to the saucepan. Once again, mix everything together well so the pasta is completely coated.
  • Serve the Amatriciana with a drizzle of olive oil and either Parmesan or Pecorino cheese grated on top. Enjoy!
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