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Spaghetti All'Amatriciana

How to make the real Spaghetti All'Amatriciana
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: entree, first course, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 4 people

Ingredients

  • 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

Instructions

  • 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.