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Spaghetti all'Amatriciana (Traditional)
Recipe by Binging with Babish
A classic Italian pasta dish featuring rendered guanciale, pecorino romano, and tomato puree, finished with a splash of pasta water for a silky sauce. Inspired by the version from "Eat Pray Love" and demonstrated by Binging with Babish.
MediumItalianServes 2
Printable version with shopping checklist
Source Video
13m
Prep
38m
Cook
10m
Cleanup
1h 1m
Total
Cost Breakdown
Total cost:$8.90
Per serving:$4.45
Critical Success Points
- • Render the guanciale slowly until tender and crisp.
- • Add reserved pasta water to emulsify the sauce.
- • Finish the sauce off‑heat with Pecorino Romano to prevent curdling.
Safety Warnings
- • Handle hot oil and pan to avoid burns.
- • Be careful when draining boiling pasta water.
- • Use oven mitts when moving the hot sauté pan.
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