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Spaghetti all’Amatriciana

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volpi recipes spaghetti all amatriciana
Quantity 4 servings
Difficulty Level Easy
Active Prep 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes

An eternal classic from the Eternal City. Spaghetti all’Amatriciana originally hails from the town Amatrice, a town that suffered greatly in the earthquake of 2016. Spaghetti all’Amatriciana is made throughout the central Italian region of Lazio and is considered a staple in Rome, where it’s made with bucatini. Traditionally made with Guanciale, it is a comforting, rustic dish with a superb balance of flavors: there’s the tangy and sweet tomatoes, rich guanciale, and spicy crushed red pepper flakes which perfectly coat the al dente pasta. Eternally yours from your Nonna.

 

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Directions

Bring 6 quarts of water and 3 tablespoons of kosher salt to a rolling boil. 

In a deep saute pan, add the guanciale and slowly raise the heat to medium to render the fat, about 5 minutes. Add the olive oil, onion and ½ teaspoon of salt and cook over medium-high heat until lightly golden, 6 to 8 minutes. Add the garlic and crushed red pepper. Stir to soften the garlic and bloom the crushed red pepper, about 30 seconds. Pour the tomatoes into a large bowl and break them up with your hands. Add the crushed tomatoes to the saute pan and stir in the remaining ½ teaspoon salt. Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook for approximately 20 minutes.  

Meanwhile, add the spaghetti to the boiling water. Cook one minute shy of al dente, according to the package instructions. 

Reserve 1 cup pasta water and drain pasta. 

Adjust seasonings to the sauce as needed. Add the pasta to the saute pan along with ¼ cup of pasta water. Raise the heat to high and toss to coat. Add more pasta water as needed to create a silky smooth consistency. Serve with freshly grated cheese and crushed red pepper as desired.

Enjoy your Spaghetti all’Amatriciana!

Tag: guanciale, Pasta

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons & 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste 
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 ounces Guanciale, cut into ¼-inch cubes
  • 1 medium onion, sliced in half-moons (about ¾ cup)
  • 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 28-ounce can whole, peeled San Marzano tomatoes
  • 1 pound spaghetti
  • grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
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