Amatriciana Pasta Sauce
Skip the jar and make Amatriciana Pasta Sauce from scratch. This Italian favorite with bacon, onions, and garlic is sure to be a new family favorite for pasta night!
Ingredients
- 8 strips of bacon
- 1 yellow onion diced
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 (28 ounce) cans of crushed tomatoes
- salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Chop bacon into half-inch pieces (alternatively, you can use kitchen shears to cut the bacon). Cook bacon in a large pot until it is almost crispy. Leave the bacon and drippings in the pan and add the onion, garlic, oregano, red pepper flakes, and bay leaf.
- Cook over medium heat until the onion has softened, then add the tomatoes, salt & pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer and cook over low heat for an hour or so. Remove bay leaf and enjoy!
Notes
- Recipe is adapted from Beau MacMillan
- You can store this sauce in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
- It can also be frozen in freezer-safe containers for about 3 months.
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