Pasta All'Amatriciana

Ingredients

NameQuantityConfiguration
Whole peeled tomatoes56 ozHand crushed
Onion1Finely chopped
Pancetta8 ozChopped
Penne1 lb-
Garlic4 clovesMinced
Red pepper flakes1.5 tsp-
Olive oil0.25 cup-
ParmesanTo taste-
SaltTo taste-
Black pepper1 tsp-

Yield: ~5 servings

Method

  1. Heat oil in pan and cook pancetta until crispy.
  2. Add pepper flakes, black pepper, and stir together.
  3. Add onion and garlic, cook until softened.
  4. Add crushed tomatoes, reduce heat, and cook until thickened. About 15-20 mins.
  5. Meanwhile, cook penne until 2 mins before reaching al-dente.
  6. Drain and reserve 1 cup pasta water.
  7. Add undercooked penne to sauce and toss together
  8. Add pasta water to mixture and cook until penne is al-dente.
  9. Stir in parmesan and serve.

Notes

  • Do not blend tomatoes. Crushing them by hand yields a more complex and pleasant texture.