Bucatini All’ Amatraciana

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 1
Bucatini All' Amatraciana Recipe for a Hearty Italian Meal
in Pasta

Prep

20 min

Cook

40 min

Ready In

60 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 1 lb canned plum tomatoes ( I prefer Redpack brand ) or 1 1/2 cups chopped drained canned plum tomatoes ( I prefer Redpack brand )
1/4 cup olive oil
1 onion , finely chopped
2 cups finely diced italian pancetta or 2 cups bacon
1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 cup dry white wine or 1 cup dry vermouth
salt
1 lb bucatini pasta or 1 lb spaghetti
1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons grated pecorino cheese

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
783
Sugar
9g
Fat
44g
Bucatini All' Amatraciana is a traditional Italian pasta dish that comes from the town of Amatrice, located in Lazio. The dish is made with bucatini pasta, a type of spaghetti that is thick and hollow, and a sauce made from tomatoes, pancetta or bacon, onion, and chili flakes. It is a hearty and flavorful dish that is easy to make and perfect for a cold winter night. Bucatini All' Amatraciana is typically served with freshly grated parmesan cheese on top.

Instructions

1.In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil and cook pasta according to package instructions.
2.While pasta cooks, in a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-heat.
3.Add onion, pancetta or bacon, and crushed red pepper flakes to the skillet and cook until pancetta or bacon has browned and onion has become translucent.
4.Add wine or vermouth to the skillet and bring to a boil.
5.Add the canned or chopped tomatoes and salt to taste. Stirring occasionally, let the sauce simmer for about 15 minutes until it thickens.
6.Drain pasta and add to the skillet with the sauce. The heat should be on low or turned off. Stir the sauce and pasta together.
7.Sprinkle freshly grated parmesan and pecorino cheese on top and serve hot.

PROS

Bucatini All’ Amatraciana is a flavorful and hearty Italian pasta dish that is easy to make and is perfect for cold weather.
The combination of salty pancetta or bacon with the spicy tomato sauce is delicious and satisfying.

CONS

Bucatini All’ Amatraciana is a high-calorie dish, and the high levels of sodium and fat in pancetta or bacon can make it unhealthy if consumed frequently.
It is important to enjoy this dish in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The tomatoes in this dish are low in calories and high in vitamins C and K. They also contain lycopene, an antioxidant that has been linked to reducing the risk of heart disease and certain types of cancer. However, the high levels of fat and sodium in pancetta or bacon can make this dish unhealthy if consumed in excess.

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