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    Home » Food

    Pasta all’Amatriciana

    LAST UPDATED: October 1, 2024 PUBLISHED: July 8, 2010 By Pam Greer 36 Comments As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    There are a few things that keep me from being a vegetarian.  One – steak.  Two – bacon.  There’s lots more, but I’m just trying to keep it simple, since it is the end of a holiday weekend here.  But actually now that I look at it, it should read One – bacon, Two-steaks.  Because really bacon is number one.  Numero uno.

    And you know what’s even better than just bacon?  If your bacon has the words “house cured” somewhere in it’s title.  This stuff is amazing.  It’s bacon the way it’s supposed to be.

    So, when I Heart Cooking Clubs said that this week would be Better with Bacon, they might as well have sent me an engraved invitation.  So, let’s see the rules are, it has to be Bittman and it has to be bacon, okay…if you insist.  What I found was a classic pasta dish, Pasta  all’Amatriciana, which proves with just a few ingredients you can have an amazing dinner (especially if one of those ingredients is bacon).  I found this gem in The Best Recipes in the World by Mark Bittman.

    Pasta all’Amatriciana

    • Salt and black pepper to taste
    • 2 T. extra virgin olive oil
    • ½ cup (about ¼ pound) minced pancetta, guanciale, or bacon
    • 1 pound linguine or other long pasta
    • ½ cup grated pecorino Romano cheese
    • 1 medium onion, sliced
    • 2 cups chopped tomato (canned is fine)
    • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.

    In a skillet, brown the bacon in the olive oil (if you think you need the oil – I didn’t).  Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon.  In the bacon fat left behind (hmmm…bacon fat), saute the onion over medium heat until softened.  Turn off the heat and let it cool a bit.  Stir in the tomatoes and turn the heat to medium.  Cook the sauce, stirring every so often, while you cook the pasta.  When the pasta is done, drain it and add it to the tomato mixture, toss with the bacon and the cheese.

    Serves 4

    This will be my entry for I Heart Cooking Clubs!

    and

     

    This will be my entry for this week’s Presto Pasta Nights hosted by Helen of Fuss Free Flavours .

    And guess what peeps???  Next week I’m hosting Presto Pasta Nights, so start your pasta water boiling and let the party begin!!!

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    Comments

    1. Chris says

      July 11, 2010 at 3:45 pm

      God that looks great! Where'd you get that bacon?

      Reply
    2. caroline says

      July 09, 2010 at 9:48 pm

      MMMM. Bacon! I love(d) bacon but now I don't eat meat so just staring at these pictures make me die a bit inside.

      Reply
    3. saveur says

      July 09, 2010 at 6:35 pm

      That is a gorgeous, original shot of your pasta! Love it!

      Reply
    4. Tins and Treasures says

      July 09, 2010 at 6:21 pm

      Oh...I love steak and bacon too. Especially bacon! It is good for breakfast, lunch, dinner, in salads, sandwiches, and pasta too...I will have to try your recipe. I hope it turns out as good as yours looks!

      Have a fabulous Friday. ~Natalie

      Reply
    5. Ruth Daniels says

      July 09, 2010 at 2:05 pm

      I'm with you on all counts - love bacon, love steak, love Bittman, love pasta all Amatriciana. Thanks for sharing with Presto Patsa Nights...and even more for hosting next week.

      Reply
    6. Joanne says

      July 09, 2010 at 10:32 am

      Pasta all'Amatriciana is the best. And house cured. Maybe the "best" best.

      Reply
    7. Antoinette says

      July 09, 2010 at 1:22 pm

      Yeah.... bacon kept me from going vegetarian for years. Don't miss it much anymore, though -- just miss the idea of it.

      Reply
    8. grace says

      July 09, 2010 at 9:25 am

      'better with bacon' = most obvious statement ever. gorgeous noodle-age, pam.

      Reply
    9. Julie says

      July 09, 2010 at 3:06 am

      Hmm...I wonder where one acquires house cured bacon. Either way, looks delish!

      Reply
    10. Chef Fresco says

      July 09, 2010 at 1:38 am

      Thanks for keeping up with us while we were gone! This dish looks delicious. Michael absolutely loves bacon (and pasta). We will have to try this one soon!

      Reply
    11. Les says

      July 09, 2010 at 1:32 am

      I love bacon/pancetta in my pasta. Regarding the meat, I say 1) steak 2) burgers 3) bacon

      Reply
    12. maybelle's mom says

      July 09, 2010 at 5:02 am

      yum, yum, yum.

      Reply
    13. Kim says

      July 09, 2010 at 12:38 am

      I agree with you, Pam. Bacon is the king! So glad to have you with us this week at IHCC. The pasta looks fantastic.

      Reply
    14. Nancy says

      July 09, 2010 at 12:17 am

      Love it - simple and satisfying. Unfortunately I'm scouring the food blogs for company tomorrow night that do not eat any kind of meat during the week. But maybe just this time..

      Reply
    15. Pierce says

      July 08, 2010 at 10:23 pm

      I was just telling Girlichef how much I love pasta and bacon...great combo. Love your post!

      Reply
    16. Cinnamon-Girl says

      July 09, 2010 at 1:50 am

      Bacon and pasta - two of the most delicious things I know! Pasta is definitely on the menu for this week!

      Reply
    17. Terri says

      July 08, 2010 at 9:48 pm

      You are absolutely right about bacon... I could never be a vegiterian just because of it's existance! That pasta dish looks amazing. I'll have to make it sometime because I know my kids will eat it.

      Reply
    18. Debinhawaii says

      July 08, 2010 at 9:05 pm

      A wonderful pick for bacon week! I am craving a big plate of it right now. OK, I need a pasta dish for next week since you are the PPN host. 😉

      Reply
    19. Lynda says

      July 08, 2010 at 8:55 pm

      I love bacon, and I love easy. I've got to try this!

      Reply
    20. gibknitty says

      July 08, 2010 at 8:38 pm

      your post made me smile. i am a vegetarian, but admit that bacon always smells good.

      Reply
    21. Creative Rocker says

      July 08, 2010 at 7:02 pm

      Hi there, wasn't sure exactly where I should be posting this so I'm posting it here. I am a fan of your blog, and wanted to let you know that you (and one other blogger) have inspired me to create my own blog. On that note, I gave both of you a shout out and put up the links to your blogs. http://sidewalkshoes.blogspot.com/

      Feel free to remove my comment should you choose, I just wanted to inform you you've inspired me and I have paid credit to you 🙂

      Reply
    22. Grace says

      July 08, 2010 at 5:17 pm

      ok. that is my dinner plan for the weekend...yum. by the way, bacon is the ingredient for the recipe challenge for the Food Network Magazine this month...I'm just sayin'...if anyone could come up with a great bacon dish, you could! ( Also, this reminds me how much I have in common with that dog on the Beggin Strips comercial running through the house...."bacon, bacon, I love bacon, give me bacon" Yep, pretty much me.)

      Reply
    23. Grace says

      July 08, 2010 at 5:11 pm

      ok, this is my meal for the weekend! Bacon , by chance, is the ingredient for The Food Network Recipe Contest in this months magazine....I'm just sayin'....if anyone could play around with bacon and come up with a great recipe you could! (Also, thinking about bacon makes me think how much I am like that dog on the Beggin Strips comercial...."Bacon, bacon, give me bacon...I love bacon" Yeah....pretty much me.

      Reply
    24. Amy says

      July 08, 2010 at 2:34 pm

      It's been well documented that the reason I stopped being a vegetarian was, yep, bacon. It just makes everything better.

      Reply
    25. Barbara says

      July 08, 2010 at 6:29 pm

      You are so funny, Pam. And so right about bacon! It makes everything better. I love your pasta all'Amatriciana; such a simple dish with so many flavors.

      Reply
    26. Marjie says

      July 08, 2010 at 5:54 pm

      So when you hear those ads for the doggy treats, you leap up and run to the fridge, yelling, "Bacon, bacon, bacon, bacon!"? This looks great.

      Reply
    27. girlichef says

      July 08, 2010 at 1:35 pm

      He is the total minimal genius, isn't he!? This looks awesome =)

      Reply
    28. Mo 'Betta says

      July 08, 2010 at 12:41 pm

      mmmmm, you had me at BACON! Sounds awesome!

      Reply
    29. Betsy from Tennessee says

      July 08, 2010 at 4:40 pm

      Hi Pam, I heart BACON also!!!!! AND--I could never be a vegetarian either.... I love most all kinds of meats--including steaks and sausage .... NOW--you know why I have a weight problem. ha ha

      Your pasta dish sounds so good... Thanks for the recipe.
      Hugs,
      Betsy

      Reply
    30. Mary says

      July 08, 2010 at 4:07 pm

      This is a wonderful pasta dish. I mean, how can you go wrong with bacon. I also love your version of this classic dish. Have a great day. Blessings...Mary

      Reply
    31. Peter M says

      July 08, 2010 at 3:36 pm

      I'm with you, life's too short to give up steak or bacon...pile it on!

      Reply
    32. chellebelle says

      July 08, 2010 at 11:22 am

      yuuuummmmmm, It's too hot to want food right now... and I want that.

      Reply
    33. Lea Ann says

      July 08, 2010 at 12:58 pm

      Is there anything that smalls better than onion cooking in bacon fat??? This pasta looks really good Pam. And yes, I agree about the house cured thing. It's the best. Thanks for this recipe.

      Reply
    34. Chanel11 says

      July 08, 2010 at 12:51 pm

      This is right up my husband's alley 🙂

      Reply
    35. Big Dude says

      July 08, 2010 at 12:05 pm

      Looks delicious. When I was a kid Mom made a bacon based pasta sauce - haven't thought about it in years. I'm like you about bacon, if I could only eat one meat, it would be the one. I'm lucky enough to be able to drive 10 miles to Benton's Country Hams (and bacon) for some of that "bacon the way it should be" - it's hard to believe it could be so different (better).

      Reply
    36. Bella Rum says

      July 08, 2010 at 11:59 am

      Oh, my! Pasta and bacon??? I love both of them. It sounds simple too.

      Reply

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