Spaghetti Alla Matriciana
This classic Italian dish is made with tomatoes, pancetta, and pecorino cheese.
Ingredients - Serves 4
- Pecorino cheese - 1/2 cup, grated
- Spaghetti - 1 pound
- Salt and pepper - To taste
- Red pepper flakes - 1/2 teaspoon
- Tomatoes - 1 can, diced
- Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
- Onion - 1, diced
- Pancetta - 4 ounces, diced
- Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
Let's Get Started
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the pancetta and cook until it is golden and crispy, about 5 minutes.
- Add the onion and garlic and cook until the onion is soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add the tomatoes, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions.
- Drain the spaghetti and add it to the skillet with the sauce. Toss to combine.
- Serve the spaghetti topped with the grated pecorino cheese.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Main Course
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Calories: None
- Fat: Noneg
- Carbs: Noneg
- Protein: Noneg
- Sodium: Nonemg
- Sugar: Noneg