Sugar-Free Pasta Amatriciana

Elevate your pasta night with this irresistible Sugar-Free Pasta Amatriciana, a lighter twist on the classic Italian favorite. This recipe swaps out added sugars for wholesome ingredients like canned diced tomatoes with no added sugar, making it perfect for health-conscious foodies. Crispy pancetta, fragrant garlic, and a hint of crushed red pepper flakes form a rich, savory sauce that perfectly coats your choice of whole-grain or sugar-free pasta. Finished with a sprinkle of bold Pecorino Romano cheese and fresh parsley, this dish strikes the perfect balance of comfort and authenticity. Ready in just 40 minutes, it’s a quick, flavorful meal for four that will delight your taste buds without compromising on nutrition. Perfect for weeknight dinners or casual entertaining!

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 350 grams Pasta (your choice of whole-grain or sugar-free)
• 150 grams Pancetta, diced
• 1 medium White onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
• 400 grams Canned diced tomatoes, no added sugar
• 0.5 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 0 to taste Salt
• 0 to taste Black pepper
• 50 grams Pecorino Romano cheese, grated
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving 1 cup of pasta water.

Step 2

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced pancetta and cook until it becomes crispy, about 5 minutes.

Step 3

Once the pancetta is crispy, add the chopped onion to the skillet. Cook until the onion becomes soft and translucent, about 3 minutes.

Step 4

Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.

Step 5

Stir in the canned diced tomatoes, ensuring there is no added sugar, and bring the mixture to a simmer. Add the crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper to taste. Allow the sauce to simmer for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 6

Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and mix well to combine. If the sauce is too thick, add some of the reserved pasta water, a little at a time, to reach your desired consistency.

Step 7

Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the grated Pecorino Romano cheese until it is well incorporated.

Step 8

Serve the pasta amatriciana hot, garnished with freshly chopped parsley and additional Pecorino Romano cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1110.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1568.0

Total Fat 94.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 32.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 155mg	0%
Sodium 5517.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 125.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 23.0g	0%
Total Sugars 19.4g
Protein 60.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 697.2mg	0%
Iron 9.0mg	0%
Potassium 1454.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 53.2%

Protein: 15.3%

Carbs: 31.5%