Approved by the 
Jump to recipe
Yields:
4 - 6 serving(s)
Prep Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Cal/Serv:
700
Bucatini is one of our top favorite pastas! It's a long thin noodle just like spaghetti, but with hole through the middle. It's extra thickness gives it a better bite and holds up to a rich tomato sauce. Bucatini all'Amatriciana is made with pancetta and adds extra saltiness and flavor to the otherwise classic tomato sauce.
If you're in a pinch you can sub bacon for the pancetta but we think it really does make a difference in the final dish. It doesn't take hours to simmer, but still comes out to be one of the best pasta sauces we've ever had. Be sure to top with lots of Pecorino and basil!
Looking for more pasta recipes? We have plenty to choose from!
Have you made this yet? Let us know how it went in the comments below!
Advertisement - Continue Reading Below
Ingredients
Kosher salt
- 1 lb.
bucatini
- 6 oz.
pancetta, cut into 1/2" pieces
- 1
small yellow onion, chopped
- 3
cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp.
crushed red pepper flakes, plus more to taste
- 1
(28-oz.) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 Tbsp.
butter
Freshly ground black pepper
Freshly grated Pecorino, for garnish
Freshly chopped basil, for garnish
Directions
- Step 1In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta until al dente according to package directions. Reserve ½ cup pasta water before draining.
- Step 2In another large pot over medium heat, cook pancetta until crispy, about 10 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer pancetta to a paper towel–lined plate. Drain all but 2 tablespoons of fat from pot. Add onions and cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and red pepper flakes and cook until fragrant, 1 minute more. Add tomatoes and butter. Bring to a simmer and let cook for 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and more red pepper flakes, if desired.
- Step 3Add cooked pasta, ¼ cup pasta water, and pancetta and toss to combine, adding more pasta water if necessary to help loosen and bind the sauce to the pasta.
- Step 4Serve topped with lots of Pecorino and fresh basil.
Advertisement - Continue Reading Below
60 Summer Potluck Recipes
How To Cook Pasta Perfectly Al Dente
Presented by Target
Weeknight Dinners For July
Braised Chicken Thighs
Advertisement - Continue Reading Below
Advertisement - Continue Reading Below