Spaghetti and meatballs allamatriciana is a traditional Italian dish that is sure to please everyone at your table. The combination of spaghetti, meatballs, and allamatriciana sauce is a classic for a reason. The sauce is made with guanciale, pecorino romano cheese, and black pepper, and it has a rich, smoky flavor that pairs perfectly with the tender spaghetti and meatballs. This dish is also relatively easy to make, so it's a great option for a weeknight meal.
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SPAGHETTI ALL'AMATRICIANA
Provided by Michael Chiarello : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 50m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat.
- Meanwhile, unroll the pancetta. Cut it into 1-inch long chunks, and then slice each chunk thinly across the grain.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over moderately low heat. Add the pancetta and cook until it renders some of its fat, about 5 minutes. Do not allow it to crisp. Add the onion and cook until soft, about 10 minutes. While the onion is cooking, add the pasta to the boiling water.
- Add the red pepper flakes and parsley to the onion mixture and cook briefly to release their fragrance. Add the vinegar and simmer briefly until it evaporates, then add the tomato puree and 1/4 cup of the pasta water. Simmer briefly to blend.
- When the pasta is just shy of al dente, drain it and return it to the warm pot over moderate heat. Add the sauce and cook briefly so the pasta absorbs some of the sauce, then transfer the pasta to a warmed serving bowl and shower with the pecorino. Serve immediately.
SPAGHETTI AND MEATBALLS ALL'AMATRICIANA
Provided by Jean Thiel Kelley
Categories Food Processor Garlic Pasta Pepper Tomato Bake High Fiber Father's Day Dinner Ground Beef Bacon White Wine Family Reunion Potluck Breadcrumbs Bon Appétit
Yield Makes 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 27
Steps:
- For meatballs:
- Place bacon in processor. Using on/off turns, grind to coarse paste. Transfer to large bowl. Using garlic press, squeeze in garlic. Gently mix in beef and all remaining ingredients. Let stand 15 minutes.
- Line large rimmed baking sheet with plastic wrap. Using moistened hands and scant 2 tablespoonfuls for each, roll meat mixture into 11/2-inch meatballs. Arrange meatballs on sheet. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover with plastic wrap; chill.
- For sauce:
- Puree tomatoes with juice and garlic in batches in blender until smooth.
- Cook bacon in large pot over medium heat until crisp; transfer bacon to plate.
- Add 1 tablespoon oil to drippings in pot and heat over medium heat. Add half of meatballs. Cook until brown on all sides, turning carefully with small metal spatula, about 9 minutes. Transfer meatballs to baking sheet. Add more oil to pot if needed and repeat with remaining meatballs.
- Increase heat to medium-high. Add onions and crushed red pepper to pot.
- Sauté until golden, about 6 minutes. Add wine; boil until reduced by half, stirring up browned bits, about 8 minutes. Add tomato puree and marjoram. Boil until sauce thickens slightly, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Mix bacon into sauce. Add meatballs; bring to simmer. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer until meatballs are heated through and tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Season sauce with salt and pepper.
- For pasta:
- Meanwhile, cook spaghetti in pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally. Drain; transfer to large bowl. Toss with 2 tablespoons oil and marjoram, adding more oil to moisten, if desired. Divide spaghetti among bowls. Top with meatballs and sauce. Sprinkle with cheese and serve, passing additional cheese separately.
- Available in the Asian foods section of some supermarkets and at Asian markets.
TRADITIONAL SPAGHETTI ALL'AMATRICIANA
This classic Roman pasta dish is quick and easy to make with few ingredients. Traditionally, guanciale is used, but I prefer pancetta.
Provided by Aldo
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and cook onion until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Add pancetta and cook, stirring occasionally, until crisp, 2 to 3 minutes. Pour in passata, water, and sugar; cook until sauce has thickened, 10 to 15 minutes
- Drain spaghetti and toss with sauce, remaining olive oil, Parmesan cheese, and red pepper flakes. Season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 662.4 calories, Carbohydrate 97.2 g, Cholesterol 19.8 mg, Fat 19.7 g, Fiber 6.5 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 615.7 mg, Sugar 4.8 g
ENZO'S SPAGHETTI ALL'AMATRICIANA
My husband grew up not far from Rome, and this is his version of the famous Roman dish "Amatriciana". It calls for guanciale (cured pork jowl), which can be difficult to find here in the states. While some recipes call for pancetta or bacon to be used in its place, we've found that salt pork is a great alternative as well (see Cook's Note).
Provided by Kim's Cooking Now
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 1h35m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add guanciale and cook, stirring frequently until slightly browned, about 7 minutes. Remove guanciale to a plate. Leave a bit of the rendered fat in the skillet and discard the rest.
- Add onion to the skillet and cook and stir until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and red pepper flakes; cook for 1 minute. Return guanciale to the skillet and cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Pour in white wine and cook until wine has reduced slightly, about 3 minutes.
- Stir in canned tomatoes, breaking up whole tomatoes with a spoon. Pour 1/3 cup water into the tomato can, swirl around to rinse the can, and pour into the skillet with remaining 2/3 cup water and tomato paste. Bring sauce to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 1 hour.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 10 to 12 minutes. Ladle out about 1/2 cup of the pasta water, add to the sauce in the skillet, and mix well. Drain spaghetti and stir into the sauce until well combined.
- Sprinkle generous amounts of Pecorino Romano cheese over each serving, and garnish with basil.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 671.2 calories, Carbohydrate 75.9 g, Cholesterol 43 mg, Fat 31.2 g, Fiber 4.7 g, Protein 19.3 g, SaturatedFat 11.3 g, Sodium 405.3 mg, Sugar 7.2 g
SPAGHETTI ALL'AMATRICIANA
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook as the label directs. Reserve 3/4 cup cooking water, then drain.
- Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the pancetta and red onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is tender, about 10 minutes. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes; cook until the garlic is just softened, about 1 minute. Stir in the tomatoes, basil and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Gently simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is slightly thickened, about 10 minutes.
- Add the pasta to the sauce and toss to coat, gradually adding the reserved cooking water as needed to loosen; discard the basil. Add the parmesan, season with salt and toss again. Top each serving of pasta with more parmesan and red pepper flakes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 550, Fat 18 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Cholesterol 26 milligrams, Sodium 563 milligrams, Carbohydrate 75 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 20 grams, Sugar 7 grams
SPAGHETTI ALL'AMATRICIANA
Spaghetti All'Amatriciana is a traditional Italian dish that reminds me of my roots. This amatriciana sauce recipe features guanciale (dried pork cheek). Guanciale can be hard to find, but pancetta or thick-cut bacon are good substitutes. -Lou Sansevero, Ferron, Utah
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h15m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large skillet, cook guanciale over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally, 5-8 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon, drain on paper towels. Add carrots, onion and butter to pan drippings; cook until vegetables are tender, 5-7 minutes. Season with 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Add half the garlic, rosemary and sage sprigs; cook until fragrant, 2 minutes., Stir in wine; cook until reduced, 2-3 minutes. Add tomatoes; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; simmer partially covered until sauce is thickened, stirring occasionally, 30-40 minutes., Remove and discard rosemary and sage sprigs; cool sauce slightly. In batches, add sauce to blender. Cover and process until desired consistency. Return sauce to pan. Stir in half of reserved guanciale, remaining garlic, salt and pepper. Add olive oil and red pepper flakes. Set aside; keep warm., In a large saucepan cook spaghetti according to package directions for al dente. Drain pasta, reserving 1 cup pasta water. Add drained spaghetti to pan with sauce; toss to combine. Add enough reserved pasta water for sauce to reach desired consistency. Garnish with remaining guanciale. If desired, sprinkle with cheese and fresh basil leaves.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 623 calories, Fat 28g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 1694mg sodium, Carbohydrate 68g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 22g protein.
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients. Fresh, flavorful ingredients will make a big difference in the final dish.
- Don't overcrowd the pan when cooking the guanciale or meatballs. This will prevent them from browning properly.
- Cook the pasta al dente. This means that it should be cooked through but still have a slight bite to it.
- Use a good quality tomato sauce. A flavorful, well-seasoned tomato sauce is essential for this dish.
- Garnish the pasta with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and parsley before serving.
Conclusion:
Spaghetti alla Matriciana is a delicious and easy-to-make pasta dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its rich, flavorful sauce and tender meatballs, this dish is sure to be a hit with everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this recipe a try!
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