Meg's Favorite Pasta All'amatriciana Recipe

Name: Meg's Favorite Pasta All'amatriciana
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 -4 slices bacon, sliced into 1/4-inch pieces; 1 medium onion, diced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon dried oregano or 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano; 1 teaspoon basil or 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil; salt; pepper; chili flakes (Meg votes no) (optional); 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes; 1 tablespoon tomato paste (I use the kind in the tube); 1 teaspoon brown sugar (I use Turbinado); 1 lb rigatoni pasta (or another short pasta); parmigiano-reggiano cheese (a healthy grating)

Servings: persons

3 -4 slices bacon, sliced into 1/4-inch pieces
1 medium onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano or 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
1 teaspoon basil or 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
salt
pepper
chili flakes (Meg votes no) (optional)
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 tablespoon tomato paste (I use the kind in the tube)
1 teaspoon brown sugar (I use Turbinado)
1 lb rigatoni pasta (or another short pasta)
parmigiano-reggiano cheese (a healthy grating)

1
Put the pasta water on to boil.
2
Warm up a good-sized saute pan on medium.
3
Toss in the bacon pieces and let them sizzle.
4
Chop up the onion while the bacon cooks.
5
When the bacon is brown and maybe a little chewy still, add the onion and saute.
6
When the onion is looking soft, add the garlic, oregano, basil, salt, pepper, and chile flakes if you're using them.
7
Saute for another minute or two until you can smell the spices.
8
Is the water boiling for the pasta yet?
9
Generously salt the water and pour in the box of noodles, whenever it's ready.
10
Pour in the can of tomatoes and its juice, squeeze in the tomato paste, and add the sugar (just a little to balance the acid of the tomatoes).
11
Turn the heat up until the sauce is bubbling, then set it to low until your pasta is cooked.
12
When the pasta is done, toss with the sauce and the Parmigiano-Reggiano.
13
Offer more cheese at the table.

922

kcal

Calories

Fat

106

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 -4 slices bacon, sliced into 1/4-inch pieces, 1 medium onion, diced, 2 garlic cloves, minced, 1 teaspoon dried oregano or 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano, and more.

Yes, Meg's Favorite Pasta All'amatriciana falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Meg's Favorite Pasta All'amatriciana

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