Bucatini all’ Amatriciana

 

 

The now disgraced Mario Batali

 
 
serves 4 
 
 

The earthquake in Italy had me thinking of this dish which is from Amatrice, the center of the devastation. Chefs around the country are making this dish to raise money for the victims. I made it here at home and will make a donation. I forgot the parsley!

Ingredients 

 

  • 1/2 pound thinly sliced pancetta, coarsely chopped
  • 1 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons crushed red pepper
  • 12 ounces prepared tomato sauce
  • Kosher salt
  • 1 pound bucatini
  • 1/2 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves
  • Grated Pecorino Romano cheese, for serving

Directions

In a large, deep skillet, cook the pancetta over moderate heat, stirring frequently, until lightly browned, about 6 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the pancetta to a plate. Pour off all but 2 tablespoons of the fat in the skillet. Add the onion, garlic and crushed red pepper and cook over moderately high heat, stirring occasionally, until the onion is lightly browned, about 6 minutes. Return the pancetta to the skillet. Add the tomato sauce, season with salt and simmer until very thick, about 10 minutes. 

Meanwhile, in a pot of salted boiling water, cook the pasta until al dente. Drain the pasta, reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking water. 

Add the pasta to the sauce along with the parsley and the reserved cooking water and stir over moderately high heat until the pasta is evenly coated, 2 minutes. Serve the pasta in bowls, passing the cheese at the table.

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