Linguine all’Amatriciana
Linguine all’Amatriciana balances smoky bacon with bright, gently spicy tomato sauce for a comforting bowl of pasta. Sweet onions, garlic, and basil round out the flavors, while a shower of Parmesan adds a salty finish. Serve it for a relaxed weeknight dinner or a cozy weekend meal when you want big flavor with minimal fuss.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Cook diced bacon in a large saucepan over medium-high heat until crisp, about 5 minutes. Drain the pan, leaving 2 tablespoons of drippings.
- 2
Add onions and cook over medium heat for about 3 minutes. Stir in garlic and red pepper flakes; cook for 30 seconds. Add undrained canned tomatoes and simmer for 10 minutes, breaking up the tomatoes.
- 3
Meanwhile, cook the pasta in a large pot with 4 quarts of boiling salted water until slightly firm. Drain.
- 4
Stir basil into the sauce, then toss with the cooked pasta. Serve with grated Parmesan cheese.
- Calories 513.01 kcal High
- Protein 21.4 g Good Source
- Carbs 99.68 g Moderate
- Total Fat 5.43 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 1.45 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 8.29 mg Low Source
- Sodium 584.1 mg High
- Fiber 8.39 g Good Source
- Sugar 10.08 g High
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 132.65 mg Moderate
- Iron 6.95 mg Good Source
- Potassium 692.91 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 20.98 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 16.36 mg Moderate
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅