POSTED July 19, 2014

Classic Pasta Amatriciana Sauce

Named after the town of Amatrice, in Lazio, this zesty tomato sauce is flavored with savory pancetta, onion and garlic. A traditional dish perfect for any occasion.

SERVES: 4
LEVEL: Super Simple

INGREDIENTS

1 (1-pound) package DeLallo Bucatini
2 small onions, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 pound DeLallo Pancetta, diced
2 tablespoons DeLallo Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1/2 teaspoon red chili pepper flakes
Salt and pepper
1 (28-ounce) can DeLallo Italian Crushed Tomatoes
Grated Pecorino Romano, for serving

DIRECTIONS

Bring 5 quarts of salted water to a boil for pasta. Cook pasta according to package instruction. Reserve 1 cup of pasta cooking water to finish sauce.
Meanwhile in a large saucepan, simmer onions, garlic and pancetta in olive oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Once onions become soft and transclucent, about 5 minutes, turn up heat to medium.
Add tomatoes to the pan. Bring to a quick boil, then reduce heat and simmer while pasta cooks. Toss hot pasta with sauce and cook together for another 2 minutes to marry flavors.
Serve pasta with grated Pecorino Romano.

Classic Pasta Amatriciana Sauce

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