Penne Amatriciana
A simple but classic pasta dish!  Rich tomato sauce with smoky pancetta and hot, hot, hot!  
Servings: 2 yield(s)
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 60 mins
Total Time: 70 mins
Ingredients
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 160 g pancetta or smoked bacon (thickly sliced)
  • 1 red onion (peeled & finely chopped)
  • 1 red chillies (deseeded and finely chopped)
  • 1/2 tsp chilli flakes
  • 1 tbsp rosemary (fresh or dried)
  • 2 garlic cloves (peeled & finely chopped)
  • 200 ml red wine
  • 400 g tins of chopped tomatoes
  • 250 g penne pasta
  • 1 handful Parmesan cheese (grated, plus extra for serving)
  • sea salt & pepper (freshly ground)
Instructions
  1. Heat the olive oil in a large heavy based frying pan and fry the pancetta on a high heat for 4-5 minutes or until crisp. Add the onions and gently fry until fully softened, stirring occasionally.
  2. Add the chillies, garlic and rosemary and stir for 1-2 minutes. Pour in the wine and turn up the heat so that the alcohol evaporates by half. Then add the chopped tomatoes. Reduce the heat to low and gently simmer uncovered for about 30 minutes stirring occasionally until the sauce has reduced to a very thick consistency.
  3. Meanwhile cook the pasta as to packet instructions.
  4. Stir in a handful of Parmesan into the sauce and cook for a further minute and season to taste. Drain the pasta and mix with the sauce. Serve on warm plates and scatter with Parmesan. Enjoy!
Recipe Notes

  • Instead of rosemary you can use basil or oregano to change the taste.
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