# New York Times Amatriciana recipe controversy

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/new-york-times-amatriciana-recipe-controversy
> Updated: 2026-09-05T12:00:34.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

The New York Times published a recipe for ‘Pasta Amatriciana... But With Smoky Chorizo’, created by food writer Kevin Pang. The recipe substitutes traditional Italian guanciale with Spanish chorizo, a choice Pang attributed to the difficulty of sourcing high-quality guanciale in the United States for a budget-focused project.

The publication of the recipe has triggered a culinary debate. Critics and enthusiasts of Italian gastronomic heritage argue that the substitution of guanciale with garlic and pimentón-flavored chorizo fundamentally alters the identity of the dish. Opponents suggest that the recipe should not bear the name ‘Amatriciana’ if it does not adhere to traditional culinary standards.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-05: New York Times recipe sparks debate over Amatriciana

The New York Times sparked controversy by sharing a recipe for Amatriciana that substitutes traditional guanciale with smoked chorizo, fueling debates over culinary authenticity.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/new-york-times-recipe-sparks-debate-over-amatriciana

### 2026-09-02: New York Times recipe sparks debate over Amatriciana substitution

A New York Times recipe substituting chorizo for guanciale in Amatriciana pasta has sparked controversy among culinary purists regarding traditional Italian recipes.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kevin-pang-proposes-non-traditional-chorizo-amatriciana-recipe

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