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Bucatini all’Amatriciana

Jenne Kopalek
Pancetta and San Marzano tomatoes in a delectable red sauce.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine Italian
Servings 6 Servings
Calories 405 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons garlic
  • 1/2 lb. Pancetta; diced
  • 1 small white onion; diced
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper optional
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 2 - 28 oz peeled San Marzano tomatoes canned
  • 5 basil leaves; chopped
  • 1 cup freshly grated Pecorino Romano cheese
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 package bucatini pasta

Instructions
 

  • Fill a large pot with water, one tablespoon olive oil, and salt. Bring to a boil and cook pasta until done while cooking the sauce.
  • In a deep sauté skillet, add onions, pancetta (guanciale), garlic, and olive oil. Cook until pancetta is crispy.
  • Add in dried red chili pepper and sauté for about a minute. Pour in white wine and deglaze. Add in the peeled San Marzano tomatoes. Break up the tomatoes while cooking. Add in basil and stir. Cook for about ten minutes.
  • Add pepper. No salt is needed as the tomatoes carry enough salt.
  • Drain pasta. Toss pasta with sauce and plate. Top with freshly grated Pecorino Romano cheese.
Keyword All'Amatriciana, Bucatini, Dinner, Italian, Pancetta, Pasta