Why AMATRICIANA is the KING of the 4 Roman Pastas

Rigatoni Amatriciana is The King of the 4 roman pastas and I made it before here but that was a long time ago but me now, 2024 Steve does not approve of the method. I’ve since had it all over Rome and it might be a contender for greatest pasta. With tomatoes it's lighter than the other roman pastas, it's healthier than those that rely solely on pork fat, cheese or egg, and visually and emotionally, it's the most comforting of the 4, at least for me. But to make it right, you’re gonna need to get your hands on real guanciale. One of the silver linings of Covid was a thing called the Pact for Export, created by the Italian government to promote local businesses. So now, it's more available than it used to be and if not locally, available online here.

Guanciale FromSuperMarket Italy

RECIPE:
Authentic Rigatoni Amatriciana Exactly as They Do In Rome

[TriangleTrinity]

Bro I don’t care if it’s outdated - that old Amatriciana video is legend. All the old pasta videos were. They made me

[Enhancedlies]

my guy, i always ALWAYS come back to you and your recipes! It never fails me

[Samuraj]

Comment from a Roman (born and raised): GREAT JOB MAN! Making us Romans proud, perfect recipe!

[jmoore]

My wife and I made this based on your older video since we don’t have easy access to guanciale (we live in Alabama) and it was incredible. We are inspired to try the other famous Roman dishes on your channel. We visited Rome last year and it reminded us of being there. Thank you for allowing us to bring Italy to Alabama. For the record, you have way more soul and style than that guy who critiqued your video. I also want that “Christmas Thyme” hoodie. I’ll be on the lookout for it around Christmas time

[MTGHunter]

Yeah access to guanciale is whats holding me back from using it more often, as well as the price.

[Matiast]

Calling out the old video is stupid, you used pancetta because you had no access to guanciale at the time and the whole spirit of the italian cucine is doing the best dish you can even if you have nothing more than pepper and cheese.

[cristina]

Mr. Cusato, you are always on point. Perfect recipe and perfect attitude as always. Take care of yourself, and go feed yourself. Love from Italy.

[stephentoumi]

Enjoy seeing you go back and update prior recipes, for whatever reason. Think that's great to see how you've improved your talents as a chef. This is outstanding, one I will surely try. Looks fantastic!

[EtanG]

To bring the topic full circle, you then also have the 5th bonus "tomato *and* egg" option, pasta alla zozzona - which Steve also did a video on a while back! Nice to see this refresh.

[josephc.]

"if you get that pre grated"...(cut) next scene lol

[emymagkuchen]

Had this in Amatrice when I was in my young teens!

Even though I basically never eat meat, I make an exception for this dish whenever I see it in restaurants in memory of that little mountain town which was destroyed in an earthquake soon after I went there 🥲✊🏻

[jesperalund]

I've been watching and making your recipes for years now. What a gem this channel is!

[JRZNR]

Maybe it’s not traditional, but I like to leave a few of the guanciale strips in the sauce while it simmers. Enhances the richness a bit I think. I’ve used crushed Mutti tomatoes and DeLallo - both work well. I have also learned to judge sauce thickness by parting the Red Sea with a wooden spoon and if it stays for 1-2 seconds before coming together it’s the right thickness. Then adding a bit of pasta water really rounds it out.

[rosered]

Thank you for your lessons in how to make the Roman pastas. My attempts have been absolutely transformed to the most delicious versions of these that I’ve ever made, and healthier too as no poor quality ready made jars of sauce full of additives and sugar in sight! I have found a supplier of delicious guanciale and pecorino romana which make ALL the difference! Takes it to the next level. From a fan in England! 🙂

[Original-gamers]

Bro I’ve been watching your videos for years. I just want to say you’re an amazing person and even better cook.

[zerozerozero_]

You are a king. You simply never fail to bring good food in a fun and simple video. Thanks

[desilenti]

I absolutely love the way you instruct a novice cook like me; your video editing and shooting is perfect. I have learned so much from you over the past four years. Thanks!

[MrCazaj]

My preference is to include reduced white wine, but this will still be amazing. Loads of respect for the content you create.

[Sanka]

i learned how to make 4 pastas from you as well as pasta a la zozzona. its perfect every time, thanks a lot

[shelleynielsen]

This dude is not only a fantastic chef. He is top-notch quality as a human. The way he addressed the other person who called him out was so professional and so smooth.