Name: Classic Amatriciana Bucatini Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 pound bucatini pasta; 4 ounces pancetta, diced; 1 onion, diced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1 can (14 ounces) crushed tomatoes; 1/2 cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese; Salt and black pepper to taste; Fresh basil, for garnish

How To Make Classic Amatriciana Bucatini

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Preparation: 10 minutes

Cooking: 40 minutes

Total: 50 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

1 pound bucatini pasta
4 ounces pancetta, diced
1 onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 can (14 ounces) crushed tomatoes
1/2 cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese
Salt and black pepper to taste
Fresh basil, for garnish

Instructions

Cook the bucatini pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
In a large skillet, cook the pancetta over medium heat until crispy. Remove the pancetta from the skillet and set aside, leaving the fat in the skillet.
Add the diced onion to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes and cook for an additional minute.
Pour in the crushed tomatoes and bring to a simmer. Cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the cooked pancetta and cooked bucatini pasta to the skillet. Toss to coat the pasta in the sauce.
Stir in the grated Pecorino Romano cheese until melted and well combined. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Serve the Amatriciana bucatini hot, garnished with fresh basil leaves.