BUCATINI ALL' AMATRICIANA

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BUCATINI ALL' AMATRICIANA

Bucatini is the classic pasta cut for this spicy dish, but rigatoni or another sturdy pasta works well, too. Guanciale adds wonderful flavor and authenticity.

Ingredients

 Place the oil in a deep-sided saute pan. Add guanciale and cook over medium-low heat for 15 minutes until the meat is crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon to a plate. Add the chopped onions and saute for 5 minutes. Crush the tomatoes by hand or put them through a food mill. Add to the onions; add the red pepper flakes to taste, along with salt and black pepper. Cook for 20 minutes at a simmer, stirring several times. Meanwhile, fill a large pot with cold water, add 1 1/2 tablespoons sea salt, and bring to a boil. When water is boiling, add the pasta, and stir gently. Allow to boil, 10-12 minutes for Rigatoni, or 9-11 minutes for Bucatini. Drain pasta. Add the reserved guanciale to the tomato sauce. Pour sauce over pasta in a large bowl, sprinkle with Pecorino and toss. Serve immediately.