Bucatini All 'amatriciana Recipe
thick spaghetti, tossed with fresh tomato sauce, pancetta, onions and hot pepper
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Ingredients
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Ingredients
Method
Directions
- 1
Cook the Bucatini
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the bucatini and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
- 2
Prepare the Sauce
While the pasta is cooking, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the pancetta and cook until crispy.
- 3
Add Onions and Tomatoes
Add the diced onion to the skillet and cook until translucent. Then add the fresh or canned tomatoes, breaking them up with a spoon. Stir in the red chili flakes.
- 4
Combine and Season
Let the sauce simmer for about 10 minutes, then season with salt and black pepper to taste. Drain the bucatini, reserving some pasta water.
- 5
Mix Pasta and Sauce
Add the drained bucatini to the skillet with the sauce. Toss well, adding reserved pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.
- 6
Serve
Serve immediately with grated Parmesan cheese on top.
