How to make Amatriciana pasta with simple ingredients

guanciale

🥗Healthier: pancetta

💰Cheaper: bacon

Pancetta and bacon provide similar flavors but may be more accessible.

Pecorino Romano cheese

🥗Healthier: Parmesan cheese

💰Cheaper: Grana Padano

Parmesan offers a lighter option while still adding a cheesy flavor.

Cook bucatini pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.

While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add guanciale to the skillet and cook until crispy, about 4-5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and red pepper flakes, cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Add diced tomatoes to the skillet and simmer for 5-7 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.

Drain the pasta, reserving some cooking water, and add it to the skillet with the sauce.

Toss the pasta in the sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed to achieve desired consistency.

Remove from heat and stir in grated Pecorino Romano cheese until melted and creamy.

Season with black pepper to taste before serving.

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