Spaghetti Amatriciana
6
Points®
Total Time
27 min
Prep
15 min
Cook
12 min
Serves
4
Difficulty
Easy
Amatriciana is a spicy red sauce with a rich base flavored with pork. It was originally conceived in Amatrice, Italy, an area known well for pecorina cheese. Our version uses reduced-fat bacon to impart the classic pork flavor. The bacon is crisped in a pan and removed so the rendered fat can provide the oil to saute the vegetable ingredients. The crispy bacon is then returned to the dish for an added layer of flavor and texture. This dish can be prepared in under 30 minutes and pairs well with a simple green salad and some crusty warm bread. You can also make it a full meal in one dish by adding some spinach or kale to wilt with the warm pasta. The heat of the sauce is from red pepper flakes and is easily adjusted to accommodate sensitive eaters.
Ingredients
Uncooked whole wheat spaghetti
8 oz
Table salt
⅛ tsp, or to taste (for cooking pasta)
Olive oil
1 tsp
Uncooked reduced fat bacon
6 slice(s)
Onion
1 large, finely diced
Canned diced tomatoes
2 cup(s)
Red pepper flakes
¼ tsp
Table salt
⅛ tsp, or to taste
Black pepper
⅛ tsp, or to taste