SPAGHETTI ALL'AMATRICIANA

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Spaghetti all'amatriciana is a true Italian classic. The traditional recipe calls for guanciale, a sort of bacon that comes from the fat around the pig's cheek. In a pinch, you can replace it with smoked pancetta or bacon.

Provided by Albert

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 1h12m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (16 ounce) package spaghetti
ΒΌ cup extra-virgin olive oil
7 ounces guanciale (cured pork cheek), cut into strips
1 onion, finely chopped
1 fresh red chile pepper, chopped
1 (18 ounce) can whole plum tomatoes, coarsely chopped
3 cups grated pecorino Romano cheese

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add guanciale; cook and stir until sizzling, about 5 minutes. Add onion and chile pepper; cook and stir until softened, about 10 minutes. Stir in tomatoes; simmer until tomatoes break down into a sauce, about 20 minutes.
  • Stir spaghetti into the tomato sauce until well combined. Sprinkle generous amounts of pecorino Romano cheese over each serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 665 calories, Carbohydrate 92.5 g, Cholesterol 17.6 mg, Fat 22.6 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 558.6 mg, Sugar 7.8 g

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