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Pasta Amatriciana

Cultural Context

Originating from the town of Amatrice in Lazio, Pasta Amatriciana is a traditional Italian dish that highlights the region's simple yet flavorful ingredients. It was originally crafted by shepherds and has become a staple in Roman cuisine. Today, Pasta Amatriciana is enjoyed worldwide, with variations that sometimes include different types of pasta or additional ingredients, though purists maintain the classic recipe.

ItalianITLaziomain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
12 oz cooked bucatini
4 oz pancetta
1 cup Haven's kitchen red pepper romesco sauce
1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
2 cups leftover rotisserie chicken, shredded
1 cup leftover pasta water
1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

guanciale

🥗Healthier: pancetta

💰Cheaper: bacon

Pancetta is leaner, while bacon is widely available and less expensive.

Pecorino Romano cheese

🥗Healthier: Parmesan cheese

💰Cheaper: Grana Padano

Parmesan offers a similar flavor profile at a lower cost.

1

Start with a cold medium-sized skillet and add pancetta.

2

Render the fat from the pancetta in the cold skillet.

3

Add about half a pouch of Haven's kitchen red pepper romesco sauce to the pancetta.

4

Pour in a can of tomato sauce and a touch of leftover pasta water to loosen the sauce.

5

Mix everything together, ensuring the sauce isn't too thick.

6

Add leftover rotisserie chicken to the skillet and warm it through.

7

Toss in the cooked bucatini and mix to combine.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingboiling

Equipment Needed

large skilletpotcolander

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

glutendairy

Also Known As

Bucatini all'AmatricianaSpaghetti Amatriciana
Local Name: Pasta Amatriciana

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