Spaghetti Amatriciana | Slimming & Weight Watchers Friendly

This Spaghetti Amatriciana is a milder alternative to Arrabbiata and is perfect if you're counting calories or following a plan like Weight Watchers.

📝 Ingredients

• 325 g spaghetti
• 400 g tin chopped tomatoes
• 1 onion (finely chopped)
• 100 g bacon medallions
• 1/2 tsp chilli flakes
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tbsp tomato puree
• 15 g Pecorino cheese (finely grated)
• pinch of granulated sweetener or sugar
• low calorie cooking spray

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Spray a pan with low calorie cooking spray.
2. 2Sauté the bacon and onions over a medium heat for 10-15 minutes, until the bacon crisps and the onions soften and caramelise.
3. 3Cook: Stir in the chilli flakes and tomato puree and cook for 30 seconds.
4. 4Add the tomatoes and Worcestershire sauce, stir and increase the heat until the sauce bubbles.
5. 5Simmer: Reduce the heat and allow to gently simmer for 15 minutes.
6. 6Cook: Meanwhile, bring a pan of salted water to the boil and cook the spaghetti according to packet instructions, usually between 9-12 minutes.
7. 7Stir: When cooked, drain the spaghetti and add to the pan of sauce. Stir to coat the spaghetti well.
8. 8Divide into 4 pasta bowls and top with a sprinkling of grated Pecorino and some freshly ground black pepper.