Protein Boost | Spicy Bucatini All’Amatriciana with Double Pancetta
Crisp Balsamic-Dressed Salad
Cooking time
25 minutes
Servings
2/4
Calories
970 /serving
Amatriciana draws its distinctive character from a few key sources: the salty, fatty notes of cured pork, the umami of Grana Padano and the peppery heat of chilies. Plus, like any self-respecting red sauce, it relies on some good ole pomodoro! Bolstered by hefty tubes of bucatini, this one-pot offering is all you want on a winter’s night. And you’ll find a suitable salad is crisp with radishes and bright with balsamic.
We will send you:
- 170g Pancetta
- 100g Radishes
- 2 Garlic cloves
- 1 Shallot (or onion)
- 1 Head of lettuce
- 400ml Cherry tomatoes (canned)
- 30ml Balsamic vinegar
- 225g Bucatini
- 25g Grana Padano (contains rennet)
- 4g Roman Summer spices (garlic, onion, parsley, oregano, thyme, crushed cayenne pepper, black pepper, sage)
Contains: Eggs, Milk, Sulphites, Wheat
You will need:
Small pot (or kettle)
Large pot
Oil
Salt & pepper (S&P)
Total Fat
43 g
Saturated Fat
12 g
Sodium
1510 mg
Total Carb
108 g
Sugars
18 g
Protein
44 g
Fibre
12 g
Preparation
Mise en place
In a small pot (or kettle), bring 1 ¾ cups water (double for 4 portions) to a boil. Halve, peel and mince the shallot. Mince the garlic. Break the pasta in half.
Make the sauce
In a large pot, heat a drizzle of oil on medium-high. Add the pancetta*, shallot and ¾ of the garlic. Cook, stirring frequently, 2 to 3 min., until crispy and fragrant. Add the tomatoes, spices, boiling water and S&P; bring to a boil.
Cook & combine the pasta
To the pot of sauce, add the pasta. Reduce the heat to simmer, cover and cook, 18 to 20 min. (stirring every 3 to 4 min., separating the pasta strands and scraping up any browned bits), until the pasta is al dente and the sauce has reduced. If the sauce is too dry, gradually add more water until you achieve your desired consistency. Add ½ the cheese; stir well.
Make the salad
Meanwhile, roughly chop the lettuce. Halve the radishes lengthwise; thinly slice crosswise. In a large bowl, combine the vinegar, remaining garlic and 2 tbsp oil (double for 4 portions). Add the lettuce, radishes and S&P; toss well.
Plate your dish
Divide the pasta between your bowls. Garnish with the remaining cheese. Serve the salad on the side. Bon appétit!
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*Health Canada recommends cooking pork to a minimum internal temperature of 71°C.
