Emergency Amatriciana

Quick and easy for 2 people

Delicious with a powerful tomato flavour and a spicy kick… Here in its ‘Emergency’ version, meaning quick and easy for 2 people! (although, honestly, all of it is just for 1!)
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• 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil

• 175g pancetta or guanciale, chopped

• 1/2 onion, finely chopped

• 1/2 garlic clove, finely minced

• 1/2 dried chilli pepper, chopped and deseeded (you can adjust the amount based on your spice preference)

• 60ml dry white wine (or white vermouth!)

• 225ml crushed tomatoes

• 225g pasta (Bucatini is classic for this recipe, but you can use any pasta you like)

• Parmesan or Pecorino cheese

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1. Put the pancetta/guanciale and olive oil in a pan and sauté until crispy and browned. If using pancetta, I like to add a bit of pepper.

2. Add the onion and a pinch (minimal) of salt and sauté for about 10 minutes. Add the garlic and chilli. Cook for one more minute, then add the wine. Let the wine bubble and reduce it by half. Pour in the tomatoes and let it simmer for 15 minutes. Check if it needs salt or pepper; it's usually quite salty, so I typically don't add anything.

3. Cook your pasta in boiling salted water until al dente. Add the pasta to your pan with the sauce; I use tongs so some of the cooking water gets into the sauce as well. Combine everything and add a bit more cooking water if you think it needs it (be careful not to add too much). Toss everything together over the heat and add Pecorino or Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately with more cheese on top ❤️