Amatriciana

Recipe:

1. Prepare ingredients: Slice guanciale and grate cheese (Pecorino Romano or Parmigiano Reggiano).
2. Cook guanciale: Add it to a medium-heat pan with pepper and chili (optional). Don’t add oil or butter as the guanciale releases fat.
3. Boil pasta: Add salt to the boiling water and cook the pasta.
4. Make sauce: Once guanciale turns golden, add tomato sauce and cook for 20 minutes.
5. Mix: Combine pasta with sauce, cheese, and a bit of olive oil.