Pasta Amatriciana: UNHOLY Edition – Italian RANCETTO Recipe

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.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add guanciale and cook until crispy, about 5-7 minutes.

Remove excess fat from the skillet, leaving a small amount.

Add chopped onion and red pepper flakes, sauté until onion is translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in diced tomatoes and simmer for 10-15 minutes.

Meanwhile, cook bucatini in salted boiling water until al dente, according to package instructions.

Reserve some pasta water, then drain the bucatini.

Add the drained bucatini to the skillet with the sauce, tossing to combine.

If needed, add reserved pasta water to achieve desired consistency.

Remove from heat and stir in grated Pecorino Romano cheese.

Serve immediately, garnished with additional cheese and black pepper.

Cooking Techniques

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