Penne all'amatriciana
The secret of a successful amatriciana is the combination of the crisp guanciale or pancetta and the soft onion.
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Recipe extracted from The River Cafe Look Book: Recipes for Kids of all Ages by Ruth Rogers, Sian Wyn Owen and Joseph Trivelli (Phaidon, £24.95)
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Ingredients
Ingredients
Method
Step 1
Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan.
Step 2
Add the pancetta or guanciale and fry over a medium heat for 8 minutes until it becomes crisp.
Step 3
Add the chillies, onion and rosemary to the pan, lower the heat and sweat for 15–20 minutes until the onion becomes transparent.
Step 4
Add the tomatoes, season and stir well.
Step 5
Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat to low.
Step 6
Simmer for 30 minutes until the sauce is very thick.
Step 7
Bring a large saucepan of salted water to the boil.
Step 8
Cook the penne according to the packet (package) instructions until cooked but still firm (al dente).
Step 9
Drain the penne and add to the sauce.
Step 10
Mix well and serve with the pecorino.
