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Amatriciana pasta, the traditional recipe

Discover one of the emblematic dishes of the Italian culinary tradition: Amatriciana pasta! A simple recipe that can be prepared with few ingredients, but always with quality ingredients! Amatriciana takes its name from the small town of Amatrice, it is said that this recipe was prepared by the shepherds using only pecorino, Amatrician guanciale and black pepper. It was only centuries later that tomato sauce was added. The combo of crispy guanciale, tomato sauce and pecorino romano makes an ultra delicious and comforting pasta dish :-)

Main Dish
2 servings
20 min
10 min
Very Easy

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Ingredients

2

Preparation

  • Step 1 - Amatriciana pasta, the traditional recipe
    Place the guanciale slices on a cutting board and remove the rind.
  • Step 2 - Amatriciana pasta, the traditional recipe
    Cut the slices of guanciale into pieces approximately 1 cm wide.
  • Step 3 - Amatriciana pasta, the traditional recipe
    Put the guanciale into a pan (without fat) and cook over low heat for about 9 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent it from burning.
  • Step 4 - Amatriciana pasta, the traditional recipe
    When the fat from the guanciale cubes becomes transparent, add the white wine to deglaze. Increase the heat and wait until the wine evaporates completely and the guanciale is cooked through. Set aside.
  • Step 5 - Amatriciana pasta, the traditional recipe
    Add the peeled tomatoes into the pan used to cook the guanciale, and add a whole chili pepper. Mash the tomatoes with a fork and let the tomato sauce cook for about 12 to 13 minutes over medium heat.
  • Step 6 - Amatriciana pasta, the traditional recipe
    Meanwhile, cook the pasta in boiling salted water.
  • Step 7 - Amatriciana pasta, the traditional recipe
    Remove the whole chile from the tomato sauce and add the cooked guanciale that you set aside. Then mix the sauce well.
  • Step 8 - Amatriciana pasta, the traditional recipe
    Drain the pasta al dente and pour it into the pan with the sauce.
  • Step 9 - Amatriciana pasta, the traditional recipe
    Toss quickly to coat the pasta, and add a good handful of grated pecorino romano and a pinch of black pepper.
  • Step 10 - Amatriciana pasta, the traditional recipe
    Arrange and serve immediately. And there you are, your amatriciana pasta is ready!

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Observations:

How long can I keep amatriciana sauce?
About two days in the refrigerator in an airtight container.

Which pasta do we use for amatriciana?
Amatriciana purists prefer bucatini... However, you can prepare amatriciana with short pasta or spaghetti.

What can I use instead of guanciale?
The traditional amatriciana recipe uses guanciale, but you can use pancetta if you like.

What cheese can I use to replace pecorino?
You can replace it with grated parmesan for a less pronounced taste.

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