Pasta with Serena's Amatriciana Sauce Recipe

Name: Pasta with Serena's Amatriciana Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces dried spaghetti; Kosher salt, to taste; 2 cups Serena's Amatriciana Sauce, recipe follows; 2 tablespoons Parmigiano cheese, divided; 2 tablespoons pecorino cheese, divided; Fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced, for garnish; Fresh parsley sprigs, thinly sliced, for garnish; Fresh mint leaves, thinly sliced, for garnish; 1 cup pancetta, chopped; 1 cup onion, chopped; 1 carrot, finely grated; 1 celery, finely grated; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 (32-ounce) can tomato puree; Pinch ground cinnamon; Pinch ground cumin; Pinch ground cardamom; Serving suggestion: serve over cooked pasta.

Servings: persons

8 ounces dried spaghetti
Kosher salt, to taste
2 cups Serena's Amatriciana Sauce, recipe follows
2 tablespoons Parmigiano cheese, divided
2 tablespoons pecorino cheese, divided
Fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced, for garnish
Fresh parsley sprigs, thinly sliced, for garnish
Fresh mint leaves, thinly sliced, for garnish
1 cup pancetta, chopped
1 cup onion, chopped
1 carrot, finely grated
1 celery, finely grated
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (32-ounce) can tomato puree
Pinch ground cinnamon
Pinch ground cumin
Pinch ground cardamom
Serving suggestion: serve over cooked pasta.

1
Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add the spaghetti, then salt.
2
Cook the pasta according to package directions, until al dente.
3
Drain, but do not discard the pasta water.
4
In a large, deep saute pan, heat 2 cups of the Amatriciana sauce over medium-low heat until hot.
5
Add the pasta into the pan.
6
Add 1 tablespoon of the pasta water to the pan and toss the pasta to coat with the sauce.
7
Remove from the heat and stir in 1 tablespoon each of the cheeses.
8
Divide the pasta between 2 plates and top with the remaining cheese and the fresh herbs.
9
To make the sauce:
10
In a pan over medium-high heat, saute the pancetta until just starting to brown.
11
Remove the pancetta and add the onion to the pan.
12
Saute the onion until translucent, about 1 minute.
13
Add the carrot, celery, garlic, tomato puree, and cooked pancetta to the pan.
14
Stir and simmer until reduced by half.
15
Add the cinnamon, cumin, and cardamom and stir.
16
Simmer the mixture 5 more minutes.

105

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* 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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces dried spaghetti, Kosher salt, to taste, 2 cups Serena's Amatriciana Sauce, recipe follows, 2 tablespoons Parmigiano cheese, divided, and more.

Yes, Pasta with Serena's Amatriciana Sauce 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.

Pasta with Serena's Amatriciana Sauce

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