Lunch: Bucatini all'Amatriciana

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Basil

Health and fertility benefits of Bucatini all'Amatriciana

Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for serving
8 ounces guanciale, diced
One 32-ounce can pelati (whole peeled) tomatoes, hand crushed
3 cloves garlic, chopped
Pinch red pepper flakes
6 fresh basil leaves, torn
Kosher salt and fresh grated black pepper
1 pound bucatini
1/4 cup freshly grated pecorino
1 tablespoon finely chopped flat-leaf parsley

Instructions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the guanciale, reduce the turn heat to medium, and saute until crisp and browned, 6 minutes.
While the guanciale is cooking, blend the pelati in a blender until smooth.
Add the garlic and red pepper flakes to the skillet with the guanciale, and cook until golden brown, about 1 minute. Add the pureed tomatoes, basil, salt, and pepper. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 15 minutes.
Add the bucatini to the pot of boiling water and cook for 1 minute less than the time indicated on the package. Drain the bucatini, add it to the sauce, and toss. Serve immediately with plenty of grated pecorino and a sprinkling of chopped parsley.

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