Authentic Bucatini allAmatriciana Recipe – Classic Italian Pasta Dish

Get ready for a flavor explosion with this quick and delicious allAmatriciana pasta dish! Imagine tender bucatini noodles smothered in a spicy tomato sauce, rich with cured pork and tangy Pecorino Romano. It’s a Roman classic that’ll transport your taste buds straight to Italy!
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 6 ounces guanciale, cut into strips (pancetta works too!)
- A pinch of red pepper flakes (adjust to your spice preference)
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- 1 can (28-ounce) whole peeled tomatoes, hand-crushed for that rustic feel
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 pound dried bucatini pasta (or spaghetti if you can’t find bucatini)
- 1 ounce grated Pecorino Romano cheese, plus extra for serving
Let’s Get Cooking!
- Heat that olive oil in a large skillet until it’s shimmering. Toss in the guanciale and pepper flakes, and cook until the pork is lightly browned and crispy – about 5 minutes. Your kitchen will smell amazing!
- Pour in the wine and let it sizzle, scraping up all those delicious browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Let it cook until nearly evaporated, about 3 minutes.
- Now for the star of the show – add those hand-crushed tomatoes and bring everything to a simmer. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- While your sauce is bubbling away, cook the pasta in salted water until it’s just shy of al dente. Using tongs, transfer the pasta directly to the sauce, bringing along about 1/4 cup of the starchy pasta water.
- Here’s where the magic happens! Cook everything over high heat, stirring and tossing like a pro chef. You’ll see the sauce start to thicken and coat the noodles beautifully.
- Take the pan off the heat and quickly stir in the cheese. Give it a taste and add more salt and pepper if needed.
- Serve it up right away in warm bowls, and don’t forget to pass around extra cheese for your fellow diners!
Pro Tips
If you can’t find guanciale, good quality pancetta will do the trick. And while bucatini is traditional, spaghetti or even penne will taste just as delicious in this sauce. The key is to finish cooking the pasta in the sauce – it makes all the difference!
This Bucatini all’Amatriciana is perfect for a cozy date night or when you want to impress your friends with your Italian cooking skills. Pair it with a glass of red wine, and you’ve got yourself a restaurant-worthy meal right at home. Buon appetito!