Traditional Spaghetti all'Amatriciana
Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 20 min
Ingredients
- ✓ 1 pound spaghetti
- ✓ 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided, or more if needed
- ✓ 1 onion, finely chopped
- ✓ 7 ounces pancetta bacon, diced
- ✓ 2 cups passata (crushed tomatoes)
- ✓ 1 tablespoon water, or more as needed
- ✓ ½ teaspoon white sugar
- ✓ 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- ✓ 1 pinch red pepper flakes, or to taste
- ✓ salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste