Description
Bucatini all’Amatriciana is a classic Italian pasta dish featuring bucatini pasta coated in a savory tomato sauce with crispy guanciale and Pecorino Romano cheese. This flavorful and comforting dish is a favorite for pasta lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 12 ounces bucatini pasta
Sauce:
- 4 ounces guanciale (or pancetta), diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 can (28 ounces) whole peeled tomatoes, crushed by hand
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup Pecorino Romano cheese, grated, plus extra for serving
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook bucatini until al dente; reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.
- Prepare the Sauce: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook guanciale in olive oil until crispy and golden, about 5–6 minutes. Add red pepper flakes and cook for 30 seconds. Stir in crushed tomatoes, salt, and black pepper; simmer for 10–12 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Combine and Serve: Add cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat, adding reserved pasta water as needed for sauce consistency. Stir in Pecorino Romano, adjust seasoning, and serve with extra cheese on top.
Notes
- For authentic flavor, use guanciale over pancetta and Pecorino Romano over Parmesan.
- This dish pairs perfectly with a simple green salad and crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 64 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 17 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
