Spaghetti All'Amatriciana
How to make the real Spaghetti All'Amatriciana
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time15 minutes mins
Total Time20 minutes mins
Course: entree, first course, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 4 people
- 400 g Spaghetti 14.1 oz
- 75 g Guanciale or bacon 2.6 oz
- 300 g 10.6 oz Fresh tomatoes (or tomato pulp)
- ¼ - ½ tsp dried Peperoncino flakes or 1 fresh
- Pecorino Cheese to taste
Boil the water for the spaghetti and cook re packet instructions.
Heat 3 Tbsp of olive oil in a frying pan. Add the guianciale (or bacon) and sauté until browned.
Chop the fresh peperoncino (or add the dried flakes).
Turn the heat to low and add the peeled, deseeded and chopped fresh tomatoes, or tomato pulp.
Let the sauce simmer until the pasta is cooked.
Drain the pasta and add it to the sauce.
Grate pecorino cheese on top, and serve immediately.