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Amatriciana

Italian · Western Europe STOVETOP
8/10

Roman pasta sauce of guanciale, tomato, Pecorino Romano, and chili flake, tossed with bucatini.

Pork Pasta & Noodle Home Cook Friendly N Nut-Free E Egg-Free G Gluten-Free

Why It Works

Rendering guanciale slowly extracts fat that becomes the sauce base. The tomato cooks briefly to stay bright, balanced by the salty funk of Pecorino.

Key Ingredients

bucatini guanciale San Marzano tomatoes Pecorino Romano chili flake white wine

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