Pasta all’Amatriciana, the best of Italian cuisine with Mutti Peeled Tomatoes.
2 people
1
Remove the rind from the pork cheek (guanciale) and cut it into strips. Place it in a pan and let it cook over medium-low heat until the guanciale is golden and crispy.
2
Remove the guanciale and keep it warm. Deglaze the fat from the guanciale with white wine and let it evaporate.
3
Add the Mutti peeled tomatoes and crush them with a fork. Add the chili pepper, adjust with salt and pepper, and let it cook gently for 10 minutes. After this time, remove the chili pepper and add half of the guanciale. Let it infuse for a few minutes.
4
Cook the rigatoni in plenty of salted water until al dente. Drain them and add them to the sauce. Mix well, and off the heat, toss with a tablespoon of grated Pecorino Romano cheese.
5
Serve the rigatoni all’amatriciana garnished with the remaining guanciale and a sprinkle of Pecorino Romano cheese.
Amatriciana is an iconic dish of Italian cuisine, originating from the city of Amatrice in Lazio. The traditional recipe includes few ingredients that are simple and authentic: pork cheek (guanciale), Pecorino Romano cheese, Mutti Whole Peeled Tomatoes, pepper, and chili. It’s a dish that celebrates the authentic flavors of Italian cuisine and raises some questions about the one true, original recipe!
A big mystery concerns the deglazing of the pork cheek fat with white wine. At Mutti, we adopt and recommend this technique to make the dish even more lively: deglazing with white wine adds an aromatic note without compromising the balance of traditional flavors.
Not everyone knows that pasta all’Amatriciana is an evolution of pasta alla Gricia, following the introduction of tomatoes in Europe in the 17th century. Although the original recipe does not include it, many modern versions add onion, which can alter the authentic flavor of the dish dominated by the sharp taste of guanciale and the freshness of tomatoes.
For a perfect Amatriciana, the choice of tomatoes is crucial. With our juicy and tasty peeled tomatoes, the result will always be perfect: their taste and texture make it a true Italian taste experience!
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