Pasta · Lazio

Bucatini all'Amatriciana

Quick answer

Amatriciana is a pasta sauce from Amatrice of guanciale, tomato, Pecorino Romano and a touch of chili.

Guanciale is rendered, tomatoes are cooked down in the fat, and the sauce is finished with grated pecorino. Bucatini or spaghetti are traditional.

Purists skip onion and garlic; the guanciale provides all the savory depth.

Region
Lazio
Course
Pasta

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