Pasta All'amatriciana
Say it with me: Ama-Tree-Chee-Ana! Not only is the Italian word “amatriciana” fun to pronounce, but this authentic Italian pasta dish is one of the most delicious foods you could ever put in your mouth.
Plus it is a quick and easy pasta recipe that will satisfy both adults and kids. If cooking for one or two, the leftovers will make a great workday lunch.
The recipe
Pasta All'amatriciana
- Serves
- 4
- Prep Time
- 10 mins
- Cooking Time
- 20 mins
Ingredients
- 200g bacon, cut into 5mm-thick pieces
- 1 red onion, sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1 tsp dried chilli flakes (optional)
- 2 x 400g cans whole cherry tomatoes
- 1⁄2 bunch basil, leaves picked, stalks tied
- 400g penne or other short pasta
- Grated pecorino or parmesan to serve
Method
- Put the bacon in a cold, deep frypan then place over medium heat. When the bacon begins to sizzle, cook for 2-3 minutes, tossing, until the fat has rendered.
- Add the onion and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened then add the garlic and chilli and cook for a further 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the tomatoes, basil stalks and half the leaves and 1 cup (250ml) water, and cook for 6-8 minutes until reduced.
- Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to packet instructions. Drain, reserving 1/3 cup (80ml) cooking liquid. Discard the basil stalks then add the pasta to the sauce with the reserved water and toss to combine.
- Serve topped with pecorino and remaining
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