Amatriciana Recipe
Spicy Tomato Sauce, Guanciale, Local Candy Onions, Mozzarella
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Sauce
Topping
Method
Preparation
- 1
Cook the Pasta
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta.
- 2
Prepare the Sauce
While the pasta is cooking, slice the guanciale into small strips. Peel and thinly slice the local candy onions.
Cooking
- 3
Cook the Guanciale
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the guanciale and cook until crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove excess fat if desired.
- 4
- 5
Make the Sauce
Add the canned whole tomatoes (crushed by hand or with a spoon), red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Simmer for about 10-15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
Final Assembly
- 6
Combine Pasta and Sauce
Once the sauce has thickened, add the drained spaghetti to the skillet. Toss to combine, adding reserved pasta water as needed to achieve desired consistency.
- 7
Serve with Mozzarella
Plate the pasta and top with diced mozzarella. Optionally, sprinkle additional black pepper over the top before serving.
