Amatriciana is a classic Italian pasta dish that is known for its rich and flavorful tomato sauce, smoky guanciale, and pecorino cheese. The origins of this dish can be traced back to the small town of Amatrice in the Lazio region of central Italy. Amatriciana is a versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a hearty main course or as a light lunch. It is also a great option for a quick and easy weeknight meal. In this article, we will explore the history of amatriciana, provide a step-by-step guide on how to make it, and offer some tips for customizing it to your own taste.
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PASTA AMATRICIANA
Steps:
- Make sure to have a pot of boiling salted water for pasta going before starting this dish. You will not cook the pasta all the way as you will finish it in the pan with the sauce.
- Drop the pasta into the boiling water to start the cooking process.
- Meanwhile, in a saute pan heat some oil over high heat and add the pancetta. Saute until the pancetta is rendered (most of the fat melts away), and then turn the heat down to medium. Pancetta should look like crispy bacon. Add the onions and stir constantly making sure the onions do not burn. Once the onions are soft and cooked through, add the red sauce. Cook for 1 minute, and then add the cheese and pepper flakes, stirring to incorporate.
- Turn off the heat on the sauce and add the cooked pasta to the pan with the sauce. Turn the heat back on to low and toss the pasta constantly so that the sauce will stick to the pasta (the sauce should be thick and shouldn't create a pool on the plate). Transfer the pasta and sauce to a bowl and sprinkle more cheese on top to serve.
CARRABBA'S CAVATAPPI AMATRICIANA (SIDE DISH PASTA)
This is an approximate verision of Carrabba's. This is served in the restaurant as a side dish but would be just fine as a main dish when pancetta is added in. Cavatappi pasta is a short tubed corkscrew or S-shaped pasta. It can be hard to find but I was able to find it called "Twists" by the pasta brand DaVinci (blue bag).
Provided by SoupHound
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook cavatappi according to package directions; drain.
- Saute onions, garlic, and red pepper flakes in olive oil over medium heat till onions are soft and translucent.
- Add white wine and cook till nearly evaporated.
- Stir in tomatoes with their juice till slightly thickened (3-5 minutes).
- Taste, and add salt and pepper as desired.
- Mix into cooked cavatappi.
- Toss with cheese.
- Add cooked pancetta (optional).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 427.7, Fat 14.7, SaturatedFat 2.1, Sodium 292.4, Carbohydrate 57.9, Fiber 4.9, Sugar 9.2, Protein 9.8
PASTA ALL'AMATRICIANA
Provided by Federica Cucinelli
Categories Pasta Pork Sauté Dinner Boil Bon Appétit Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free
Yield Makes 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Purée tomatoes with juices in a blender; set aside. Cook onion, guanciale, pancetta, oil, red pepper flakes, and 1/2 cup water in a large heavy pot over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until water is evaporated and fat begins to render, 8-10 minutes.
- Add tomato paste and cook, stirring often, until beginning to brown, about 2 minutes. Add wine and cook, stirring often, until reduced by half, 5-8 minutes.
- Add reserved tomato purée and bring to a boil. Cover pan partially with a lid, reduce heat, and simmer until meat is tender and flavors are melded, 40-45 minutes. Add sugar, if using; season with salt and pepper.
- When sauce is almost done, cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water, stirring occasionally, until al dente; drain pasta.
- Add pasta to sauce and toss to coat. Serve topped with Pecorino.
- DO AHEAD: Sauce can be made 4 days ahead. Let cool, then chill until cold. Cover and keep chilled.
PASTA AMATRICIANA
Steps:
- Cook chopped slab bacon in oil until done; remove with slotted spoon. Cook onion until soft, add chopped tomatoes, make sauce and toss with cooked spaghetti and bacon. Garnish: Pecorino.
PASTA AMATRICIANA
My version of a favorite restaurant dish. The sauce is very flexible--you can vary the amounts of garlic, wine and red pepper flakes to suit your tastes. This sauce has a great smoky, bacony flavor and makes a wonderful meal served with pasta, a salad and fresh, crusty bread.
Provided by cruzzo
Categories Pork
Time 45m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place enough olive oil in a large sauce pan to cover the bottom and heat over medium flame.
- Place onions, garlic and bacon in pan and saute for about 5 minutes or until bacon is cooked through.
- Add wine and bring to a boil for about 3-4 minutes.
- Add tomatoes and then fill the empty tomato can about halfway with water and add to pan.
- Add as much or as little red pepper flakes as you like.
- Simmer over low heat for about 1/2 hour.
- Serve with penne pasta (or pasta of your choice).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 290.4, Fat 17.4, SaturatedFat 4.4, Cholesterol 15.4, Sodium 247.9, Carbohydrate 22.6, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 11.2, Protein 6.3
OLIVE GARDEN PASTA AMATRICIANA
This recipe is from the files of Riserva di Fizzano and the Rocca delle Macie Winery - Olive Garden's Italian Partners.
Provided by Member 610488
Categories Pasta Shells
Time 45m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat bacon in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Cook until bacon renders its fat and begins to brown. Stir in crushed red pepper and cook 1 minute. Add tomato sauce and bring to a boil.
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain pasta, reserving 1/2 cup of cooking liquid. Return pasta to pot.
- Add bacon/tomato sauce mixture and reserved pasta cooking liquid to pot. Bring to a boil and remove from heat. Stir in grated cheeses and basil.
- Toss to mix and serve immediately.
PASTA AMATRICIANA
This is one of Nick Stellino's recipes. I just LOVE Nick Stellino...He's so funny to watch, and I really like his style of cooking. He's quite possibly the one man in the entire universe that I would marry....*wink*
Provided by Stacky5
Categories Penne
Time 35m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Bring pasta to boil in large pot. Heat the olive oil and the garlic in a large saute pan over medium-high heat until the garlic starts to brown, about 2 or 3 minutes.
- Add the pancetta (or bacon), onions, and red pepper flakes; cook until bacon begins to brown and onions soften. Pour in the red wine and stir up any brown bits that might be clinging to the bottom of the pan. Boil until the wine is reduced by half.
- Add the tomato sauce, chicken stock, and chopped basil. Bring to a boil and simmer 15 to 20 minutes. Cook pasta in boiling water according to package directions. Drain well, then return to the pot. Pour sauce over pasta and cook, stirring, 3 minutes over medium heat, until the sauce is absorbed. Add the cheese. Toss well and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 613.3, Fat 14.6, SaturatedFat 3.1, Cholesterol 8.7, Sodium 517.7, Carbohydrate 94.6, Fiber 5.1, Sugar 7.7, Protein 19.8
AMATRICIANA PASTA
Provided by Claire Thomas : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 25m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- While waiting for the water to boil, heat a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add the guanciale and cook slowly, stirring occasionally and letting the fat render, until crisp, about 10 minutes. Remove the guanciale with a slotted spoon and set aside on a plate, leaving the fat in the skillet. Add the dried herbs to the skillet and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the can of tomatoes, smash the whole tomatoes with a wooden spoon, and increase the heat to medium. Cook, stirring occasionally, while you boil the pasta.
- Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook 2 minutes less than the package directions. Using tongs, transfer the pasta to the sauce. (Don't worry about shaking off the water beforehand; the water is nice and starchy and will help the dish come together.) Stir the pasta and the sauce together, adding a little pasta water, if needed, to thin the sauce.
- Reserve 2 teaspoons of the cooked guanciale. Add the remaining cooked guanciale, half of the pecorino and some pepper. Stir and cook until the pasta is barely tender and the sauce has a nice sheen to it, about 2 minutes. Plate the pasta and garnish with the remaining pecorino and reserved 2 teaspoons of guanciale.
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients: The better the ingredients, the better the pasta will taste. Look for fresh, flavorful tomatoes, pancetta, and cheese.
- Cook the pancetta until it is crispy: This will add a delicious smoky flavor to the sauce.
- Use a good quality pasta: A good quality pasta will hold its shape and won't become mushy when cooked.
- Don't overcook the pasta: Cook the pasta until it is al dente, or slightly firm to the bite.
- Add the pasta to the sauce, not the other way around: This will help the pasta absorb the flavor of the sauce.
- Garnish with fresh herbs: Fresh herbs, such as basil or parsley, will add a pop of color and flavor to the dish.
Conclusion:
Amatriciana is a delicious and easy-to-make pasta dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is made with a few simple ingredients, and it can be tailored to your own taste. Whether you like your pasta spicy or mild, Amatriciana is a dish that you will enjoy.
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