SPAGHETTI ALL'AMATRICIANA

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Spaghetti all'amatriciana is a true Italian classic. The traditional recipe calls for guanciale, a sort of bacon that comes from the fat around the pig's cheek. In a pinch, you can replace it with smoked pancetta or bacon.

Provided by Albert

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 1h12m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (16 ounce) package spaghetti
ΒΌ cup extra-virgin olive oil
7 ounces guanciale (cured pork cheek), cut into strips
1 onion, finely chopped
1 fresh red chile pepper, chopped
1 (18 ounce) can whole plum tomatoes, coarsely chopped
3 cups grated pecorino Romano cheese

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. Drain.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add guanciale; cook and stir until sizzling, about 5 minutes. Add onion and chile pepper; cook and stir until softened, about 10 minutes. Stir in tomatoes; simmer until tomatoes break down into a sauce, about 20 minutes.
  • Stir spaghetti into the tomato sauce until well combined. Sprinkle generous amounts of pecorino Romano cheese over each serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 665 calories, Carbohydrate 92.5 g, Cholesterol 17.6 mg, Fat 22.6 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 558.6 mg, Sugar 7.8 g

JANI KHOKHAR
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This dish is always a hit with my guests. It's simple to make and always turns out delicious.


itsSana Memon
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my dish turned out too oily. I think I'll drain the guanciale more thoroughly next time.


Arslan Nutkani
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover guanciale. I always have some in my freezer and it's nice to have a recipe that I can use it in.


Barakathorlarbusy Muhydeen
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This dish is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The flavors are amazing!


Titus Arewadi
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I'm not a big fan of guanciale, so I used pancetta instead. The dish was still very good, but I think it would have been even better with guanciale.


Austine dyke
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. I especially liked the crispy guanciale.


matiwos negash
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The guanciale was a bit chewy, but overall the dish was good. I'll try cooking the guanciale for a shorter amount of time next time.


Philile Ndlovu
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This dish was a bit too salty for my taste. I think I'll use less guanciale next time.


Shihab Ahmed
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This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make and the results are delicious. I love the combination of guanciale, tomatoes, and pecorino romano cheese.


Noman Ayan
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The guanciale and pecorino romano cheese give it such a rich and flavorful taste.


Michaei Fletcher
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Best pasta I've had in a long time. The flavors were amazing and the guanciale was cooked to perfection. Highly recommend!


Basit Rasoil
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This spaghetti allamatriciana was a hit with my family! The guanciale added a wonderful smoky flavor and the tomatoes were perfectly sweet and tangy. I will definitely be making this dish again.