Traditional Spaghetti all'Amatriciana

There's nothing like a spicy and tasty spaghetti all'Amatriciana dish to comfort you after a long day. This recipe is simple and really delicious.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 662 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1 pound spaghetti
• 1 pinch red pepper flakes, or to taste
• 1 tablespoon water, or more as needed
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided, or more if needed
• 7 ounces pancetta bacon, diced
• 2 cups passata (crushed tomatoes)
• 0.5 teaspoon white sugar

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Drain spaghetti and toss with sauce, remaining olive oil, Parmesan cheese, and red pepper flakes. Season with salt and pepper.

Step 2

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes.

Step 3

Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and cook onion until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Add pancetta and cook, stirring occasionally, until crisp, 2 to 3 minutes. Pour in passata, water, and sugar; cook until sauce has thickened, 10 to 15 minutes.