Allamatriciana

Allamatriciana is a traditional Italian pasta dish from the Lazio region, made with guanciale (cured pork cheek), pecorino cheese, and tomato sauce. The dish is named for its key ingredient, alla matriciana sauce, which is made with onions, pancetta, and tomato sauce.

The dish is said to have originated in the town of Amatrice in the province of Rieti, and was traditionally made with only three ingredients: guanciale, pecorino, and chili peppers. According to legend, the dish was created by a woman named Maria Grazia, who was known for her simple but delicious pasta dishes.

Allamatriciana is one of the most popular pasta dishes in Italy, and is typically served with bucatini or spaghetti. It is also a common dish to find on restaurant menus in Rome.

Advice

When making allamatriciana, it's important to start with high quality ingredients. Use the best pancetta and guanciale you can find, as well as the best canned tomatoes. You will also need to make sure the onions are cooked properly, as they are the key to the flavour of this dish. If you have the time, it's also a great idea to make your own tomato sauce. Lastly, don't be afraid to add a bit of spice, as the red pepper flakes will really bring out the flavour of the dish.

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Recipes

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Spaghetti all'Amatriciana

  • guanciale
  • olio extravergine 'oliva
  • pecorino romano cheese
  • peperoncino fresco
  • pomodori pelati
  • sale fino
  • spaghetti
  • vino bianco
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Bucatini all'Amatriciana

  • black pepper
  • parmesan cheese
  • bucatini
  • red pepper flake
  • onion
  • tomato
  • pancetta
  • parsley
  • olive oil
  • garlic
  • salt
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Pasta all'Amatriciana

  • pecorino romano cheese
  • salt
  • white wine
  • penne pasta
  • red pepper flake
  • sugar
  • onion
  • olive oil
  • tomato paste
  • tomato
  • guanciale
  • pancetta
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Bucatini all’amatriciana

  • bucatini
  • guanciale
  • olio extravergine di oliva
  • pecorino romano cheese
  • peperoncino
  • pomodori pelati
  • sale fino
  • vino bianco
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Bucatini all'Amatriciana

  • black pepper
  • parmesan cheese
  • bucatini
  • red pepper flake
  • onion
  • tomato
  • pancetta
  • parsley
  • olive oil
  • garlic
  • salt
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Braised Pork Jowls all'Amatriciana

  • salt
  • coriander seed
  • pink curing salt
  • red pepper flake
  • parsley
  • garlic
  • onion
  • black peppercorn
  • salt
  • olive oil
  • pecorino romano cheese
  • san marzano tomato
  • red pepper flake
  • bay leaf
  • oregano
  • thyme
  • pork jowl
  • pink curing salt
  • garlic
  • pork belly
  • sugar
  • rosemary
  • thyme
  • pancetta
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Spaghetti all'Amatriciana

  • pecorino romano cheese
  • salt
  • parsley
  • spaghetti
  • red pepper flake
  • tomato
  • onion
  • rosemary
  • sage
  • bacon
  • olive oil
  • red wine
  • butter
  • black pepper
  • carrot
  • garlic
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Spaghetti All'Amatriciana

  • tomato
  • pepper
  • salt
  • rosemary
  • sage
  • onion
  • spaghetti
  • red wine
  • guanciale
  • red pepper flake
  • butter
  • olive oil
  • carrot
  • garlic
  • pecorino romano cheese

Ingredient Breakdown

 
salt
olive oil
onion
tomato
red pepper flake
garlic
guanciale
pecorino romano cheese
bucatini
parsley
black pepper
pancetta
white wine
parmesan cheese
san marzano tomato
pecorino cheese
pepper
rosemary
spaghetti
bucatini pasta
pomodori pelati
sale fino
vino bianco
basil
sugar
tomato paste
bacon
red pepper
pink curing salt
thyme
sage
red wine
butter
carrot
olio extravergine 'oliva
peperoncino fresco
egg
italian bread crumb
smoked mozzarella cheese
ketchup
ground beef
veal
striped bass
chive
sharp white cheddar
chicken stock
wheat cassarecci
peppered bacon
penne pasta
olio extravergine di oliva
peperoncino
red chili flake
rigatoni pasta
rigatoni
coriander seed
black peppercorn
bay leaf
oregano
pork jowl
pork belly
romano cheese
chili pepper
smoked pancetta
gnocchi
plum tomato

Insights

Correlated with Higher Ratings

  • garlic

Staple Ingredients

  • olive oil 37%
  • salt 37%
  • onion 31%

Common Ingredients

  • guanciale 26%
  • tomato 26%

Usual Ingredients

  • garlic 23%
  • red pepper flake 23%
  • bucatini 20%
  • pecorino romano cheese 20%

Rarey Ingredients

  • black pepper 14%
  • pancetta 14%
  • parsley 14%
  • white wine 14%