Pasta Amatriciana
Pasta Amatriciana is a classic Italian pasta dish made with bucatini pasta, guanciale and red pepper flakes.
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time15 minutes mins
Total Time20 minutes mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 737kcal
- 14 oz (400g) Bucatini pasta or spaghetti or linguine
- 28 oz (800g) chopped tomatoes canned
- ½ teaspoon balsamic vinegar , high quality
- 100 (100g) guanciale pancetta or chopped bacon
- 2 cloves garlic
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 cup (50g) pecorino or parmesan cheese grated
- salt and pepper to season
Add the guanciale/pancetta or chopped bacon to a large pan and fry for a minute or two until browned and slightly crispy. Add the chopped garlic and red pepper flakes and continue to fry for another 30 seconds to 1 minute until the garlic is just starting to turn golden.
Add the chopped tomatoes, balsamic and a good pinch of salt and pepper.
Simmer the tomato sauce until it has reduced and thickened (around 15-20 minutes). Add the drained pasta to the sauce and toss to coat. Add the grated pecorino cheese (or parmesan) and toss again until combined into the sauce. Serve.
- Guanciale can be replaced with cubed pancetta and chopped bacon
- Use spaghetti or linguine if you can't find Bucatini
- You can use parmesan instead of pecorino
Balsamic Vinegar
- I love adding balsamic into pasta sauces. The thing is you need to use high-quality balsamic vinegar. Don't buy it in a large bottle in the supermarket, that stuff is very acidic, thin and watery.
- Authentic balsamic is from Modena and it should say that on the bottle. It should be slightly thick, dark and have a sweet/acid, concentrated flavour.
Nutrition Facts
Pasta Amatriciana
Amount Per Serving
Calories 737
Calories from Fat 243
% Daily Value*
Fat 27g42%
Saturated Fat 13g81%
Cholesterol 78mg26%
Sodium 1169mg51%
Potassium 694mg20%
Carbohydrates 85g28%
Fiber 5g21%
Sugar 7g8%
Protein 36g72%
Vitamin A 550IU11%
Vitamin C 18.9mg23%
Calcium 714mg71%
Iron 3.8mg21%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Calories: 737kcal | Carbohydrates: 85g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 78mg | Sodium: 1169mg | Potassium: 694mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 550IU | Vitamin C: 18.9mg | Calcium: 714mg | Iron: 3.8mg