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Spaghetti alla Amatriciana (Mario Batali) Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
2 TB olive oil
4 oz (113g) pancetta or thick bacon, cut in 1/2" strips
1 red onion, cut in 1/4" slices
1/4 c tomato paste
2 tsp hot red pepper flakes
3/4 c tomato sauce
1 lb (450g) spaghetti
1/2 c grated Parmigiano Reggiano
1/2 c grated Pecorino Romano
1/3 c fresh Italian parsley, chopped
Directions:
Directions:
Get pasta boiling. Meanwhile, combine the oil, pancetta, and onion in another large pot and cook over medium high heat, stirring frequently until lightly browned and the onion is softened, about 7 minutes. Stir in the tomato paste and red pepper flakes and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in the tomato sauce and remove from the heat. Add the pasta and 1/4 cup of the reserved pasta water to the pancetta and stir and toss over medium heat until pasta is well coated. Stir in the cheeses and parsley and serve immediately, with additional grated cheese on the side.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
6
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
20 minutes
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
I like to use less spaghetti, about 375g.

 

 

 

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