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Amatriciana

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This easy Amatriciana recipe is a comforting Italian pasta dish made with diced beef, onion, garlic, crushed red pepper, tomatoes, fresh basil, and Parmesan cheese. Tossed with tender linguine, it delivers a rich tomato sauce with a gentle spicy kick for a satisfying weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

  • 4 slices beef, diced
  • ½ cup chopped onion
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 2 (14.5-ounce) cans stewed tomatoes
  • 1 pound linguine pasta, uncooked
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the linguine according to the package directions until al dente. Reserve about ½ cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta.
  2. While the pasta cooks, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced beef and cook until browned and lightly crisp around the edges.
  3. Add the chopped onion and cook for 3–4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened.
  4. Stir in the minced garlic and crushed red pepper flakes. Cook for about 30 seconds, until fragrant.
  5. Add the stewed tomatoes, breaking them up slightly with a spoon. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer and cook for 10–12 minutes, allowing the flavors to combine.
  6. Add the cooked linguine to the skillet and toss until thoroughly coated with the tomato sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add a small amount of reserved pasta water.
  7. Stir in the fresh basil and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
  8. Serve immediately with additional Parmesan and fresh basil if desired.

Notes

  • Use a tender, flavorful beef cut and dice it into small pieces so it cooks quickly and evenly.
  • Cook the linguine just until al dente so it holds its texture when tossed with the sauce.
  • Adjust the crushed red pepper flakes to control the heat level.
  • Reserved pasta water can help loosen the sauce and helps it cling to the pasta.
  • For a richer tomato flavor, let the sauce simmer a few extra minutes before adding the pasta.
  • Serve hot with extra grated Parmesan and fresh basil.

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