Waitrose and Partners
Borlotti amatriciana

Borlotti amatriciana

Pasta purists look away now. This five-ingredient Roman sauce is traditionally tossed through bucatini or rigatoni, but here its rich saltiness is a perfect partner to creamy borlotti beans. Quick to prepare in just 5 minutes, it makes a delicious dinner.

0 out of 5 stars(0) Rate this recipe
Gluten free
  • Serves3
  • CourseMain meal
  • Prepare5 mins
  • Cook50 mins
  • Total time55 mins

Ingredients

  • 2 x 77g Cooks’ Ingredients Diced Pancetta
  • 50ml white wine
  • 400g can finely chopped tomatoes
  • 2 x 400g cans borlotti beans, drained (reserving the liquid) and rinsed
  • 50g pecorino Romano, finely grated, plus extra to serve

Method

  1. Put the pancetta in a large saucepan and set over a medium-high heat; fry for 8-10 minutes until the fat has rendered and the pancetta is crispy. Use a slotted spoon to transfer to a plate lined with kitchen paper. Pour the white wine into the pan and let it reduce by ½ for 3-5 minutes over a medium-high heat. Tip in the chopped tomatoes and simmer for 25-30 minutes until the sauce has thickened and reduced.

  2. Stir the beans and pancetta into the tomato sauce and set over a medium heat until the beans are piping hot. Turn down the heat to low and stir in the cheese, allowing it to melt into the sauce, stirring often. If the mixture looks a little dry, pour in some of the reserved bean liquid and stir together until it looks glossy. Season, if needed. Divide among shallow bowls and serve scattered with extra cheese and more freshly ground black pepper, if liked.

And to drink...

Try a rosé with character such as La Carezza Pinot Nero Veneto, Italy, which has a delicate light pink colour but vibrant red fruit flavours that are bold enough to handle the pancetta.

Nutritional

Typical values per serving when made using specific products in recipe

Energy

2,145kJ/ 515kcals

Fat

28g

Saturated Fat

13g

Carbohydrates

27g

Sugars

6.8g

Fibre

13g

Protein

29g

Salt

2.3g

Rating details

Rate this recipe

Select your rating

Overall rating

No ratings for this recipe yet