Description:

A traditional Italian sauce from Amatrice, featuring a simple but flavorful blend of cured pork, tomato, and Pecorino cheese, ideal for coating pasta.

Cooking Equipment Needed:

  • Saucepan Wooden spoon

Ingredients:

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    4 ounces guanciale, diced
    1 onion, chopped
    1 can (28 ounces) San Marzano tomatoes, crushed
    Salt and pepper to taste
    Pecorino Romano cheese, grated

Cooking Time:

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Cooking Steps:

Render Guanciale: Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add guanciale and cook until it starts to crisp.

Add Onion: Include the chopped onion and cook until soft and translucent.

Simmer Tomatoes: Add the crushed tomatoes to the pan. Season with salt and pepper. Simmer on low heat for about 20 minutes, until the sauce thickens.

Serve: Toss the sauce with cooked pasta, sprinkle generously with grated Pecorino Romano, and serve immediately.