Amatriciana

Name: Amatriciana
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 4 slices bacon, diced; 0.5 cup chopped onion; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 0.25 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 2 (14.5 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes; 1 pound linguine pasta, uncooked; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil; 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

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This is a classic Italian pasta dish. Use fresh basil when it's in season; at other times, use fresh flat-leaf parsley.

Recipe by Christine L

Updated on August 4, 2022

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

35 mins

Servings:

4

Yield:

4 to 6 servings

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Ingredients

4 slices bacon, diced
½ cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon minced garlic
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 (14.5 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes
1 pound linguine pasta, uncooked
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

Cook diced bacon in a large saucepan over medium high heat until crisp, about 5 minutes. Drain all but 2 tablespoons of drippings from the pan.
Add onions, and cook over medium heat about 3 minutes. Stir in garlic and red pepper flakes; cook 30 seconds. Add canned tomatoes, undrained; simmer 10 minutes, breaking up tomatoes.
Meanwhile, cook the pasta in a large pot of 4 quarts boiling salted water until al dente. Drain.
Stir basil into the sauce, and then toss with cooked pasta. Serve with grated Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

529	Calories
8g	Fat
98g	Carbs
22g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 529
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8g	10%
Saturated Fat 2g	12%
Cholesterol 12mg	4%
Sodium 702mg	31%
Total Carbohydrate 98g	35%
Dietary Fiber 6g	23%
Total Sugars 12g
Protein 22g
Vitamin C 18mg	90%
Calcium 128mg	10%
Iron 6mg	34%
Potassium 723mg	15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.