Spaghetti Amatriciana Slimming Weight Watchers Friendly Recipes

SPAGHETTI AMATRICIANA | SLIMMING & WEIGHT WATCHERS FRIENDLY

Steps:

• Spray a pan with low calorie cooking spray.
• Sauté the bacon and onions over a medium heat for 10-15 minutes, until the bacon crisps and the onions soften and caramelise.
• Stir in the chilli flakes and tomato puree and cook for 30 seconds.
• Add the tomatoes and Worcestershire sauce, stir and increase the heat until the sauce bubbles.
• Reduce the heat and allow to gently simmer for 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, bring a pan of salted water to the boil and cook the spaghetti according to packet instructions, usually between 9-12 minutes.
• When cooked, drain the spaghetti and add to the pan of sauce. Stir to coat the spaghetti well.
• Divide into 4 pasta bowls and top with a sprinkling of grated Pecorino and some freshly ground black pepper.

SPAGHETTI AMATRICIANA

Steps:

• In a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat, and add the oil, guanciale and onions. Sprinkle with salt and caramelize the guanciale, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and saute until lightly browned, about 2 minutes. Add the crushed tomatoes and Calabrian chile paste, then lower to medium-low heat. Season with a few pinches of salt to taste (keep in mind that the cheese added at the end will add salinity to the final dish). Cook, stirring occasionally to avoid scorching, for about 30 minutes. Remove from the heat and cover to keep warm.
• In a large pot over high heat, boil well-salted water (salty like the ocean). Add the spaghetti and cook according to the package directions until slightly undercooked (the pasta will continue to cook in the sauce). Add 2 tablespoons pasta water to the sauce. Strain the pasta and add to the sauce. Cook over high heat until the sauce has coated the noodles, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat, then add to a large bowl and mix in the Pecorino and butter. Divide among individual serving bowls. Garnish each with more grated Pecorino.