Spaghetti All'Amatriciana Recipe

Name: Spaghetti All'Amatriciana
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 ounces pancetta, chopped; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced; 1/4 cup dry white wine; 1 28-oz. can whole peeled tomatoes; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 1 teaspoon salt; 12 ounces spelt spaghetti; 1/2 cup finely grated pecorino

Servings: persons

1
In a large nonstick skillet, saute pancetta over medium heat until golden, 3 minutes. Add onion and red pepper flakes; saute until onion has softened, 3 minutes. Add garlic; saute for 1 minute. Pour in wine; simmer until almost evaporated, 30 seconds. Add tomatoes with juice and tomato paste, squeezing tomatoes to break them up. Simmer, stirring frequently, until reduced and thickened, 10 minutes. Remove skillet from heat.
2
Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add salt and pasta. Stir and cook until al dente, 7 minutes or according to package directions. Reserve 1/2 cup cooking water; drain pasta.
3
Add cooking water, pasta and 1/4 cup pecorino to skillet. Cook over medium heat, stirring gently, until pasta is coated and sauce has reduced to desired consistency, 2 to 3 minutes. Top with remaining 1/4 cup pecorino and additional red pepper flakes, if desired.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 ounces pancetta, chopped, 1 small onion, finely chopped, 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced, and more.

Yes, Spaghetti 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Spaghetti All'Amatriciana

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