BUCATINI ALL'AMATRICIANA
For a simple dish, pasta all'amatriciana is freighted with controversy. People in Amatrice say it originated in that central Italian town, as the name implies. But in Rome, about 60 miles away, chefs proudly claim it as their own and say its name has nothing to do with its origins. In Amatrice, the dish is simply pasta, tomatoes, cured pork and cheese. But Romans include onions and olive oil. Even the type of pasta is in dispute. After half a dozen plates of it during a recent trip to Italy, one detail became clear: for any pasta all'amatriciana to be authentic, it must be made with guanciale - cured, unsmoked pig jowl.
Provided by Florence Fabricant
Categories pastas, main course
Time 45m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oil in a 12-inch skillet. Add onion and garlic, and sauté over medium heat until transparent. Add guanciale and sauté until barely beginning to brown.
- Break up tomatoes and add. Cook about 15 minutes, crushing tomatoes with a spoon, until sauce has become somewhat concentrated and homogenized. Season with chili and salt and stir in 1 tablespoon cheese. Remove from heat.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add bucatini and cook until al dente, about 9 minutes. Drain and transfer to skillet. Gently reheat contents of skillet, folding pasta and tomato sauce together until they are heated through and pasta is well-coated, about 5 minutes. Fold in remaining cheese. Check seasoning and serve with more cheese on the side.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 431, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 63 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 15 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 571 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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DON EMARLKTWIGA
d_e@yahoo.comThis recipe is a classic for a reason. The bucatini alla matriciana is simple to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
MD galib Kan
m@yahoo.comI'm always looking for new pasta recipes, and this one is definitely a keeper. The bucatini alla matriciana was easy to make and it was absolutely delicious.
Michael Agbedam
am@hotmail.frThis was my first time making pasta from scratch, and it turned out great! The bucatini alla matriciana was delicious, and I'm so glad I tried this recipe.
Alishah Shah
alishah-shah0@yahoo.comI'm not a big fan of guanciale, so I used pancetta instead. It turned out really well! The sauce was flavorful and the pasta was cooked perfectly.
Bilal Goraya
bilal@hotmail.comThis recipe was a bit too spicy for my taste, but it was still really good. I would recommend using less red pepper flakes if you don't like spicy food.
Angel Solis
solisangel@gmail.comI'm not sure what went wrong, but my bucatini alla matriciana turned out really bland. I followed the recipe exactly, but the sauce just didn't have much flavor.
Abir Hasan Niloy
aniloy@gmail.comThis was the worst pasta dish I've ever had. The sauce was watery and tasteless, and the pasta was undercooked. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.
Shahzad Luckily
l-shahzad81@gmail.comI thought this recipe was pretty good. The sauce was flavorful and the pasta was cooked perfectly. However, I found that the guanciale was a bit too fatty for my taste.
Irakoze Brilliant
i_b@hotmail.comThis dish was okay, but not great. The sauce was a bit too salty for my taste, and the pasta was a bit mushy.
Aanchal Shah
aanchalshah@gmail.comI was a bit disappointed with this recipe. The sauce was bland and the pasta was overcooked. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.
Art Donaldson
donaldson45@gmail.comThis recipe is a keeper! The sauce is so flavorful and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this dish again and again.
Emmanuella Diango
e@aol.comThis was my first time making bucatini alla matriciana, and it turned out really well! The guanciale was a bit hard to find, but it was worth the effort. The sauce was delicious, and the pasta was cooked perfectly.
Sylvia
sylvia79@gmail.comI love this dish! It's so simple to make, but it's always a crowd-pleaser. I usually add a little bit of red pepper flakes to give it a bit of a kick.
Talent Ndlovu
n.t@hotmail.co.ukThis recipe was easy to follow and turned out great! The pasta was cooked perfectly, and the sauce was flavorful and rich.
MD Lakibur
lakibur16@hotmail.comWow! This bucatini alla matriciana was a hit with my family. The guanciale added an amazing depth of flavor to the tomato sauce, and the pecorino romano cheese gave it a nice tang. I will definitely be making this dish again!