Epicurious Amatriciana (guanciale, Tomato, And Pecorino Romano) Recipe

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Net Carbs are 13% of calories per serving, at 35g per serving. Although the amount is above what's considered keto-friendly, it shouldn't kick you out of ketosis.

How keto-friendly is Epicurious Amatriciana (guanciale, Tomato, And Pecorino Romano)? The Keto Friendliness Gauge visualizes how much this food conforms to the standard keto diet.

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  • Yellow implies that Net Carbs are a little higher than standard keto diet guidelines.
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Keto & Health Insights for Epicurious Amatriciana (guanciale, Tomato, And Pecorino Romano) Recipe

  • Net Carbs are 13% of calories per serving, at 35g per serving. This food is a little higher than what's considered keto-friendly but it falls within a range that won't kick you out of ketosis. Take into account any foods you've already consumed. It's recommended that you track the macros of your daily food consumptions—this makes it easier to avoid overconsumption.
  • This meal may require cooking oil. Not all cooking oils are healthy. Extra virgin olive oil and avocado oil are the best cooking oils to use in recipes, whereas plant-based oils are the worst for your health. Virgin coconut oil and butter fall in the middle. Learn more about the healthiest and unhealthiest cooking oils.

Epicurious Amatriciana (guanciale, Tomato, And Pecorino Romano) Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 10 servings   ( 116 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 266
Total Fat: 9g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 12mg
Sodium: 268mg
Total Carbohydrates: 37g
Dietary Fiber: 2g
Sugar: 3g
Protein: 10g
Calcium: 91mg Iron: 1mg
Potassium: 240mg Vitamin A: 27mcg
Vitamin C: 7mg Vitamin D: 0mcg

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 ounces (70 grams) guanciale, cut into thin strips
  • 2–3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 small onion (any kind), chopped (optional but recommended)
  • 1 pound (450 grams) red, ripe sauce tomatoes, broken into pieces, or canned Italian peeled tomatoes, drained
  • 1 small piece dried chile
  • salt
  • 1 pound (450 grams) pasta (see note below)
  • 7 rounded tablespoons (70 grams) grated pecorino (see headnote)

Instructions

Visit Epicurious's website to view the recipe instructions. (Via Edamam)