Amatriciana Sauce - 16oz. Recipe
Make Amatriciana Sauce - 16oz. Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Pasta Ingredients
Sauce Ingredients
Method
Pasta Preparation
- 1
Cook the Pasta
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving a cup of pasta water.
Sauce Preparation
- 2
Prepare the Guanciale
In a large skillet over medium heat, add the guanciale. Cook until it becomes crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove excess fat if necessary, but leave some in the pan for flavor.
- 3
Sauté Garlic and Spice
Add minced garlic and crushed red pepper flakes to the skillet with guanciale. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- 4
Add Tomato Purée
Pour in the tomato purée, stir well, and let it simmer for about 10 minutes. Add salt and black pepper to taste.
- 5
Combine Pasta and Sauce
Add the cooked pasta to the sauce, tossing to coat. If needed, add reserved pasta water gradually to achieve desired consistency.
- 6
Finish with Cheese
Remove from heat and stir in Pecorino Romano cheese. Serve immediately, garnished with additional cheese and black pepper if desired.
