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Bucatini all’amatriciana
Bucatini is long, spaghetti-shaped pasta with a hole running through the centre (like long, thin macaroni). It has a wonderful texture and is the traditional choice with this Roman sauce, although linguine or spaghetti will be great if you can’t find any.
Serves 4 Ready in 30 mins
Low-calorie cooking spray 250g smoked drycured back bacon rashers, visible fat removed, chopped into small pieces 1 medium onion, finely chopped ¼tsp dried chilli flakes 2 x 400g cans whole plum tomatoes 2tbsp tomato purée 500g dried bucatini pasta (or use spaghetti or linguine) Small pack fresh basil, shredded Salad, to serve Spray a non-stick lidded frying pan with low-calorie cooking spray and place over a medium heat. Add the bacon and stir-fry for 2 mins or until just cooked through. Scoop onto a plate and keep warm.
Add the onion, chilli and 3tbsp water to the pan, cover and cook over a low heat for 10 mins. Uncover and gently crush the canned tomatoes into the pan (if you don’t mind getting your hands messy, using them will give the best results – you want chunky tomato in the finished sauce). Stir in the tomato purée and simmer for 15 mins or until reduced to a good sauce consistency.
Meanwhile, cook the bucatini according to the pack instructions. Drain well and return it to the hot pan. Season the sauce to taste, pour it over the bucatini along with the bacon, and toss together well.
Scatter over the basil and serve with salad.