Vegetarian Bucatini Amatriciana
Cook Time: 25 MINUTES
Serves: 2 PEOPLE
INGREDIENTS: 7
Ingredients
- 1 box Banza bucatini
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 shallot, roughly chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
- 1 tbsp crushed red pepper flakes, plus extra for garnish
- 1 jar arrabiata sauce
- 1/3 cup parmesan or pecorino romano cheese, grated
- Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
Directions
- Cook Banza: Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add Banza bucatini and season generously with salt. Cook according to package directions.
- Saute Aromatics: While pasta cooks, heat butter in a medium pan over medium-high heat. When butter is melted, add shallot and garlic. Cook until fragrant, about 3 minutes.
- Build Sauce: To pan with aromatics, add crushed red pepper flakes and jarred sauce. Bring to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until flavors meld.
- Finish Pasta: Add bucatini and parmesan cheese to pot with sauce and toss gently to coat. Garnish with crushed red pepper flakes and basil. Enjoy!
