Classic Bucatini all’Amatriciana
Serving Size: 4-6
Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 40 Minutes
Total Time: 45 Minutes
Ingredients:
1 lb. Pappardelle’s Plain Bucatini Nests
1 (28-oz) can of San Marzano tomatoes
1/4 cup dry white wine
2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup white onion, diced
1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes
4 oz. thick-sliced pancetta, cubed
1/2 cup Pecorino Romano cheese, grated
Salt & pepper, to taste
Instructions:
- Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low. Add pancetta and cook until crisp and browned, about 6-8 minutes, keeping heat low to render the fat.
- Add onion. Cook until soft and translucent, about 2-3 minutes. Add garlic, red pepper flakes, and salt & pepper. Stir until fragrant, about 30-45 seconds.
- Increase heat to medium-high. Slowly add white wine to deglaze the pan, scraping up browned bits on the bottom of the pan. Cook until most of the liquid reduces, about 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in tomatoes. Bring to simmer, crushing tomatoes with a wooden sppon as they soften, and cook for 15-20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta in a large pot of boiling water, stirring occasionally, until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain, reserving 3 tbsp. of pasta water.
- Toss pasta with sauce, adding 2-3 tbsp of pasta water, as needed.
- Plate pasta and top with Pecorino Romano. Serve & enjoy!
