Hey there, are you looking for a simple yet delicious pasta recipe that you can whip up with minimal ingredients?
Look no further than this twist on the classic Italian dish, Pasta Amatriciana. It’s perfect for busy weeknights or when you want a satisfying meal that won’t take up too much of your time.
So what’s the secret ingredient in my version?
Instead of Italian pancetta and red pepper flakes, we’ve used bacon and fresh Fresno chile to add a little bit of heat.
And if you’re like me and always looking for ways to save time in the kitchen, you’ll love this chef tip: Keep cooked bacon in the freezer and using it to crumble directly into the sauce.
See a quick how-to video at the bottom of this post. 👇🏻
Pasta Amatriciana
Ingredients (for 2):
- Linguini or spaghetti Pasta for 2 (I use a pasta measure)
- 1 Tbsp. Olive oil
- ½ red Fresno chile, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ red onion, diced small
- 4 slices bacon, cooked crumbled (I cook batches and keep them in the freezer)
- ½ small jar marinara sauce (I like Rao’s)
- ¼ cup chopped parsley
- Grated Parmesan (optional)
Directions:
1. Bring a large pot of water to boil to cook the pasta. Make the sauce while you wait for it to boil.
2. In a large sauté pan or cast iron, place oil, Fresno chile, and garlic. Heat just until garlic turns golden. Then add onion, crumbled bacon and sauce.
3. Keep on a low heat and stir occasionally until pasta is ready.
4. Cook pasta according to package directions.
5. When ready, use tongs to grab pasta and put it directly into the pan with the sauce. Stir just to coat. Mix parsley in right before serving.
Top with Parmesan if desired.
Pasta Amatriciana! Spicy Bacon and Fresno Chile Pasta Recipe
Ingredients
- Linguini or spaghetti Pasta for 2 I use a pasta measure
- 1 Tbsp. Olive oil
- ½ red Fresno chile diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ red onion diced small
- 4 slices bacon cooked crumbled (I cook batches and keep them in the freezer)
- ½ small jar marinara sauce I like Rao’s
- ¼ cup chopped parsley
- Grated Parmesan optional
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to boil to cook the pasta. Make the sauce while you wait for it to boil.
- In a large sauté pan or cast iron, place oil, Fresno chile, and garlic. Heat just until garlic turns golden. Then add onion, crumbled bacon and sauce.
- Keep on a low heat and stir occasionally until pasta is ready.
- Cook pasta according to package directions.
- When ready, use tongs to grab pasta and put it directly into the pan with the sauce. Stir just to coat. Mix parsley in right before serving.