30-Minute Spaghetti All’Amatriciana

This spaghetti all’Amatriciana dish only takes 30 minutes to make, and the result is fabulous.

📝 Ingredients

• 2 tbsps extra virgin olive oil
• 120 g guanciale or pancetta
• 250 grams spaghetti (or other long-form pasta)
• 1 can (14 oz. / 400g) peeled tomatoes (crushed)
• 1 medium onion (finely minced)
• 2 garlic cloves (minced)
• 25 g pecorino cheese
• 1/2 tsp chilli flakes
• 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 50 ml dry white wine (optional)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 11. Boil the pasta according to instructions, being careful not to go over the al-dente phase.
2. 22. In the meantime, heat the olive oil in a large pan, add the guanciale or pancetta and cook for 3-4 minutes until crisp.
3. 33. Add the black pepper and chilli flakes, stir a couple of times, and then add the onion and garlic. Cook for 5-6 minutes until soft. If you use wine, add it now and let it evaporate.
4. 44. Stir in the crushed tomatoes and cook for 15 minutes until the sauce is thick.
5. 55. Add the pasta to the sauce and toss it until the pasta is coated. Season with salt, stir in the Pecorino cheese, and serve immediately.