{"id":10931,"date":"2021-07-29T07:40:01","date_gmt":"2021-07-29T07:40:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/?p=10931"},"modified":"2021-07-29T07:48:25","modified_gmt":"2021-07-29T07:48:25","slug":"amatriciana-pasta-simple-italian-pasta-recipe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/?p=10931","title":{"rendered":"Amatriciana pasta &#8211; a simple Italian pasta recipe"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4>Amatriciana pasta &#8211; a simple Italian pasta recipe<\/h4>\n<div id=\"root\">Loading&#8230;<\/div>\n<p>    <script>\n        (function (w, d, s, o, f, js, fjs) {\n            w['BuildBubbles-Audio-Player'] = o; w[o] = w[o] || function () { (w[o].q = w[o].q || []).push(arguments) };\n            js = d.createElement(s), fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];\n            js.id = o; js.src = f; js.async = 1; fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, fjs);\n        }(window, document, 'script', 'w1', 'https:\/\/vasinl124.github.io\/buildbubbles-audio-player-widget\/build\/widget.js'));\n        w1('init', { targetElementId: 'root' });\n        w1('episodeid', { id: '61025c0e4a4df00017a1d22d', center: true });\n    <\/script><\/p>\n<p>The origins of the amatriciana are not clear. However, we know for sure it comes from the Lazio region in Italy. In fact, it is one of the most popular Italian recipes. If you like tomatoes, bacon and cheese this is the pasta for you, so keep reading.<\/p>\n<h5>Ingredients<\/h5>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/tastewithgusto.ie\/shop\/bucatini\/\"><strong>Bucatini<\/strong><\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/tastewithgusto.ie\/shop\/wholegrain-organic-spaghetti\/\"><strong>spaghetti<\/strong><\/a> (make sure it&#8217;s a great quality one)<\/p>\n<p>Cubed bacon (50 to 100 grams)<\/p>\n<p>The best extra virgin olive oil you can find (<a href=\"https:\/\/tastewithgusto.ie\/shop\/organic-extra-virgin-olive-oil-casa-caroli-0-75lt\/\"><strong>like this one<\/strong><\/a>)<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/tastewithgusto.ie\/shop\/country-basil-sauce\/\">Country basil sauce<\/a><\/strong> (4 tablespoons)<\/p>\n<p>Cherry tomatoes &#8211; about 8<\/p>\n<p>Salt and pepper<\/p>\n<p>Pecorino cheese<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/amatriciana-pasta-8.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-10940\" src=\"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/amatriciana-pasta-8-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"amatriciana\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/amatriciana-pasta-8-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/amatriciana-pasta-8-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/amatriciana-pasta-8-1024x768.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This serves two<\/p>\n<h5>Preparation<\/h5>\n<p>Start by boiling the water (and if you are not following us on Instagram @tastewithgusto, you should as we recently posted about the right way to boil pasta)<\/p>\n<p>When the water is boiling, throw your bucatini in the pot.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/amatriciana-pasta-5.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-10937\" src=\"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/amatriciana-pasta-5-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"amatriciana\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/amatriciana-pasta-5-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/amatriciana-pasta-5-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/amatriciana-pasta-5-1024x768.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>While the pasta cooks, you can prepare your sauce. Start by cutting the cherry tomatoes in half. The original recipe calls for chopped tomatoes but I like to use cherry tomatoes instead.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/amatriciana-pasta-10.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-10942\" src=\"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/amatriciana-pasta-10-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"amatriciana\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/amatriciana-pasta-10-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/amatriciana-pasta-10-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/amatriciana-pasta-10-1024x768.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Next, you want to start cooking the star of the amatriciana pasta&#8230;the bacon. Heat a large pan, add a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, and let the bacon cook in it at low heat.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/amatriciana-pasta-9.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-10941\" src=\"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/amatriciana-pasta-9-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"amatriciana\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/amatriciana-pasta-9-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/amatriciana-pasta-9-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/amatriciana-pasta-9-1024x768.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>After a few minutes, stir in the chopped cherry tomatoes.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/amatriciana-pasta-7.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-10939\" src=\"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/amatriciana-pasta-7-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"amatriciana\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/amatriciana-pasta-7-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/amatriciana-pasta-7-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/amatriciana-pasta-7-1024x768.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Let the tomatoes and bacon cook for at least 10 minutes. Season with pepper and just a pinch of salt.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/amatriciana-pasta-1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-10933\" src=\"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/amatriciana-pasta-1-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"amatriciana\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/amatriciana-pasta-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/amatriciana-pasta-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/amatriciana-pasta-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>By now, your bucatini should be ready. Set aside some cooking water, drain the pasta and throw it in the pan with your sauce ingredients.<\/p>\n<p>Next, add the country basil sauce.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/amatriciana-pasta-4.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-10936\" src=\"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/amatriciana-pasta-4-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"amatriciana\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/amatriciana-pasta-4-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/amatriciana-pasta-4-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/amatriciana-pasta-4-1024x768.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Mix well and let it cook for a few more minutes so that all the flavours combine well.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/amatriciana-pasta-11.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-10943\" src=\"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/amatriciana-pasta-11-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"amatriciana\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/amatriciana-pasta-11-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/amatriciana-pasta-11-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/amatriciana-pasta-11-1024x768.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Finally, add the pecorino cheese and mix well.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/amatriciana-pasta-2.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-10934\" src=\"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/amatriciana-pasta-2-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"amatriciana\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/amatriciana-pasta-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/amatriciana-pasta-2-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/amatriciana-pasta-2-1024x768.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Take the pan over to your table and serve, or you can serve now if you prefer. Feel free to add more pecorino on top and drizzle some more olive oil.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/amatriciana-pasta-12.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-10932\" src=\"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/amatriciana-pasta-12-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"amatriciana\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/amatriciana-pasta-12-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/amatriciana-pasta-12-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/amatriciana-pasta-12-1024x768.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Tips<\/p>\n<p>Don&#8217;t wait too long to serve and enjoy this as it might get dry. If you notice the pasta is slightly dry when you add it to your pan and mix it with the ingredients, you can add some of the cooking water set aside along with some more country basil sauce.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Amatriciana pasta &#8211; a simple Italian pasta recipe Loading&#8230; The origins of the amatriciana are not clear. However, we know for sure it comes from the Lazio region in Italy. In fact, it is one of the most popular Italian recipes. 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