Classic Pasta Amatriciana
Ingredients (11)
- 3/4 cup pancetta or guanciale (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3/4 cup water (divided)
- 1-2 cloves garlic chopped (minced)
- 1 can peeled Roma or Marzano (tomatoes with juice no additives) 1 1/2 - 2 cups
- 1 1/2 teaspoons oregano
- 1 teaspoon basil (or fresh basil leaves 5-6 chopped)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1-2 pinches hot pepper flakes (if desired)
- 3- 3 1/2 cups pasta al dente*
- *Depending on the pasta but usually double the amount of dry to get cooked.:
Directions
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