DinnerWeeknight Dinner

Classic Pasta Amatriciana

by Glyn Dexter-17 April 2026Easy

Prep Time15 min

Cook Time30 min

Total Time45 min

Servings4

Pasta Amatriciana is a classic Italian pasta dish, it’s a hearty and flavorful dish. It’s easy to make which makes it perfect for a weeknight meal but so delicious it even makes the perfect special occasion meal.

Imported RecipeOriginally from: anitalianinmykitchen.com

Ingredients

0.75 cup Guanciale, chopped
2 tbsp Olive Oil
1 Can peeled roma or marzano tomatoes with juice no additives 1 1/2 – 2 cup, chopped
1 3-3½ cups pasta al dente
0.25 cup White dry wine
1 Dashes hot pepper flakes or black pepper
4 tbsp Freshly grated pecorino cheese

Method

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In a large pot of salted boiling water cook the pasta until very al dente.
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In a medium pan add the olive oil and guanciale, cook until golden. When starting to turn golden add the wine and cook on high heat for 1-2 minutes until the alcohol has evaporated. Remove the guanciale and liquid from the pan to a clean bowl.
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To the empty pan add a tablespoon of olive oil, the tomatoes lightly crushed, hot pepper flakes or pepper and 2-3 tablespoons of the liquid from the cooked guanciale. Cook on medium high until thickened.
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Then add 2-3 tablespoons pasta water, the al dente pasta and cook on medium-high tossing for two minutes. Add the hot pepper flakes or black pepper, an extra tablespoon or two of pasta water and grated pecorino continue to cook tossing constantly until creamy, approximately one minute. Serve immediately with extra pecorino if desired.