A classic Roman pasta with minimal ingredients and maximal impact.

Today, were focusing on Amatriciana, which comes from the town of Amatrice.

The beauty of Romes classic pastas is their simplicity minimal ingredients, maximal impact.

Pasta Amatriciana, Italian Food

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Bucatini (long, tubed noodles) is the typical pasta shape for Amatriciana.

Here, weve kept things simple, with a pinch of dried chili flakes for some gentle heat.