Bucatini All'amatriciana

Gluten Free
Health score
9%
Bucatini All'amatriciana
45 min.
6
167kcal

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Bucatini All'amatriciana: A Gluten-Free Italian Delight

Discover the rich and tangy flavors of Italy with this gluten-free Bucatini All'amatriciana recipe. Ready in just 45 minutes, this dish serves 6 and offers a delightful 167 calories per serving. Perfect as a side dish, antipasti, starter, or snack, Bucatini All'amatriciana is a versatile and satisfying meal option.

The star of this dish is the exquisite combination of ingredients, including balsamic vinegar, cherry tomatoes, garlic, extra-virgin olive oil, freshly grated Pecorino Romano or Parmesan cheese, dried peperoncino, and guanciale (or unsmoked bacon for a substitute). The recipe requires minimal equipment - a bowl, frying pan, paper towels, and a pot - making it an accessible and enjoyable cooking project for enthusiasts of all skill levels.

Prepare to be amazed as you transform simple ingredients into a mouthwatering sauce of sautéed tomatoes, crispy guanciale, and aromatic garlic and peperoncino. Toss this sauce with bucatini pasta and freshly grated cheese, and you'll create an unforgettable Italian feast. Don't forget to sprinkle the reserved crispy guanciale on top for an extra layer of flavor and texture.

With a balanced caloric breakdown of 20.68% protein, 61.99% fat, and 17.33% carbs, Bucatini All'amatriciana is not only delicious but also nutritionally satisfying. Dive into this authentic Italian experience and let your taste buds be your guide. Buon appetito!

Ingredients

  • tablespoons balsamic vinegar 
  • cups cherry tomatoes chopped
  •  garlic clove peeled
  • tablespoons olive oil extra virgin extra-virgin divided
  • cup onion finely chopped
  • 2.5 ounces pecorino cheese freshly grated
  •  pepper dried red crushed
  • ounces canadian bacon divided sliced cut into 1x1/4-inch strips,

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • paper towels
  • pot

Directions

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add half of guanciale and sauté until crisp, about 5 minutes.
  3. Transfer guanciale to paper towels to drain (do not clean skillet). Reserve for garnish.
  4. Add 2 tablespoons oil to same skillet over medium-low heat.
  5. Add garlic and peperoncino; sauté until peperoncino darkens, about 2 minutes.
  6. Add onion and remaining guanciale; sauté until onion is translucent and fat has rendered from guanciale, about 10 minutes. Stir in vinegar; cook 1 minute.
  7. Add tomatoes; simmer 6 minutes. Season sauce with salt and pepper.
  8. Meanwhile, cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite.
  9. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup pasta cooking liquid. Return pasta to same pot.
  10. Add tomato sauce and cheese to pasta and toss, adding some of reserved pasta cooking liquid if dry. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  11. Transfer pasta to bowl.
  12. Sprinkle with reserved guanciale and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories167kcal
Protein20.68%
Fat61.99%
Carbs17.33%

Properties

Glycemic Index
22.33
Glycemic Load
1.17
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
7.686087038206%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.02mg
Isorhamnetin
1.34mg
Kaempferol
0.18mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
5.94mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:166.83kcal
8.34%
Fat:11.61g
17.87%
Saturated Fat:3.43g
21.44%
Carbohydrates:7.31g
2.44%
Net Carbohydrates:6.32g
2.3%
Sugar:3.88g
4.31%
Cholesterol:21.73mg
7.24%
Sodium:323.59mg
14.07%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:8.72g
17.44%
Vitamin C:19.12mg
23.17%
Phosphorus:166.12mg
16.61%
Calcium:143.99mg
14.4%
Vitamin B1:0.19mg
12.43%
Vitamin E:1.5mg
10.03%
Selenium:7.02µg
10.03%
Vitamin B6:0.18mg
9.06%
Vitamin A:418.85IU
8.38%
Potassium:284.89mg
8.14%
Vitamin B3:1.62mg
8.1%
Manganese:0.14mg
6.75%
Vitamin K:6.69µg
6.37%
Vitamin B2:0.1mg
5.91%
Zinc:0.73mg
4.85%
Iron:0.87mg
4.84%
Magnesium:18.22mg
4.55%
Vitamin B12:0.26µg
4.32%
Folate:16.35µg
4.09%
Copper:0.08mg
4.07%
Fiber:0.99g
3.96%
Vitamin D:0.59µg
3.92%
Vitamin B5:0.28mg
2.8%
Source:Epicurious