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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Linguine all’Amatriciana, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 32 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 89 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 53
- Heart Health
- 78
- Metabolic
- 56
- Digestive
- 39
- Inflammatory
- 44
- Performance
- 55
- General Wellness
- 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 26%
- Protein 21.4 g Good Source 43%
- Carbohydrate 99.68 g 36%
- Total Fat 5.43 g Moderate 7%
- Saturated Fat 1.45 g Moderate 7%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 8.29 mg Low Source 3%
- Sodium 584.1 mg High 25%
- Dietary Fiber 8.39 g Good Source 30%
- Total Sugars 10.08 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 131.81 mg Moderate 10%
- Iron 6.95 mg Good Source 39%
- Potassium 692.91 mg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin A 24.15 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 16.36 mg Moderate 18%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Linguine all'Amatriciana is made with 8 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 35 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Bacon, Diced Onion, Fresh Basil, and Grated Parmesan Cheese. Each serving provides about 513.01 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Linguine all’Amatriciana made of?
- The main ingredients are Bacon, Diced Onion, Fresh Basil, Grated Parmesan Cheese, Linguine. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Linguine all’Amatriciana?
- About 35 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 513.01 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Linguine all’Amatriciana easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Linguine all’Amatriciana healthy?
- Linguine all’Amatriciana has an easyChef Pro health score of 54/100. Per serving, it provides 513.01 calories and 21.4 g of protein, or 43% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 584.1 mg (25% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.45 g (7% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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