
Amatriciana Pizza
This amatriciana pizza is a simple and delicious pizza version of the classic guanciale and tomato pasta dish!
What you need

tsp olive oil
oz guanciale
tsp garlic

tsp crushed red pepper

tbsp tomato paste

tsp sugar

kosher salt

black pepper
cup pecorino romano

lb pizza dough
oz mozzarella
Instructions
0 Preheat oven to 475 degrees. 1 In a medium bowl, add tomatoes and their juices (see note). Using your hands, squeeze and break apart the tomatoes until they're crushed. 2 Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add guanciale or pancetta. Sauté for 10-15 minutes over medium heat, stirring often, until golden and crisp. Remove half to a paper towel lined plate to reserve for topping. If there is excess grease, remove all but 1 tablespoon. 3 To the skillet with the remaining guanciale or pancetta, add garlic and crushed red pepper, sautéing for 1 minute until fragrant. Add tomato paste, stirring for an additional minute. Add the hand-crushed tomatoes and sugar, season with a small amount of kosher salt and black pepper, and stir to combine. Bring to a simmer, then continue simmering over medium high heat, stirring frequently, until thickened with very little extra liquid, for 25-30 minutes. Stir in 1/2 cup pecorino romano until combined. 4 Stretch pizza dough into 1 large or 2 medium pizzas, then place on your prepared baking sheets. Spread an even layer of sauce over the dough (see note), then top with cubed mozzarella and remaining 1/2 cup pecorino romano. 5 Bake for 12-15 minutes or until crust is golden, and cheese is melted and beginning to brown. Top with reserved pancetta and additional crushed red pepper if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy!View original recipe