Shifa Score

1560

Bucatini all'Amatriciana

Pasta with tomato, pancetta, and cheese.
360

Calories

(kcal)
65

Glycemic

Index
13

Protein

(gms)
2

Fiber

(gms)

Classification

ENTREE

(620)

NON-VEG

(528)

ITALIAN

(112)

Description

Bucatini all'Amatriciana is a classic Italian pasta dish from Amatrice. It features bucatini pasta with a sauce made of tomatoes, guanciale (cured pork cheek), pecorino cheese, and chili pepper. The dish is savory and slightly spicy, offering a taste of traditional Italian flavors.

Recipe

Ingredients:

Bucatini

400

Grams

Guanciale

150

Grams

Peeled tomatoes

400

Grams

Pecorino romano

100

Grams

White wine

50

Milliliters

Olive oil

2

Tablespoons

Salt

0

To tase

Black pepper

0

To tase

Red chili pepper

1

Preparation steps:

1. Dice guanciale into small pieces.
2. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
3. Add guanciale to the pan.
4. Cook until guanciale is crispy.
5. Remove guanciale and set aside.
6. Add red pepper flakes to the pan.
7. Pour in canned tomatoes.
8. Simmer for about 10 minutes.
9. Season with salt.
10. Cook bucatini pasta in salted boiling water.
11. Drain pasta, reserving some pasta water.
12. Add pasta to the tomato sauce.
13. Mix in reserved pasta water as needed.
14. Stir in crispy guanciale.
15. Grate Pecorino Romano cheese.
16. Sprinkle cheese over pasta.
17. Toss everything to combine.
18. Serve hot.
Bucatini all'Amatriciana
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