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Amatriciana Pasta

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30min

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4 servings

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This simplified Amatriciana Pasta brings the flavors of Rome to your kitchen with ease. It features a spicy tomato sauce with crispy bacon, creating a delicious balance of flavors. Served over spaghetti and topped with grated cheese, this hearty meal is a comforting taste of Italian cuisine that's perfect for a weeknight dinner.

Nutrition Facts

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Fiber
Sugar
4 g
6 g
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Ingredients

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1
Prepare ingredients

Cut bacon into small pieces.

2
Cook bacon

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add bacon and cook until crispy, about 5 minutes.

3
Prepare onion and garlic

Peel and finely chop the onion. Peel and mince the garlic cloves.

4
Cook onion and garlic

Add chopped onion to the skillet. Cook for 3 minutes. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes. Cook for 1 minute.

5
Add tomatoes

Add canned crushed tomatoes to the skillet. Stir to combine.

6
Simmer sauce

Bring sauce to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

7
Season sauce

Season the sauce with salt and black pepper.

8
Cook pasta

While the sauce simmers, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add spaghetti and cook until al dente.

9
Prepare cheese

Grate Parmesan cheese.

10
Drain pasta

Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the spaghetti.

11
Combine pasta and sauce

Add the drained pasta to the skillet with the sauce. Toss to combine, adding pasta water if needed.

12
Serve

Divide pasta among serving plates and top with grated Parmesan cheese.

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