Last month, a massive 6.2 magnitude earthquake devastated a number of towns located in the mountains approximately 85 miles east of Rome including Amatrice. Restaurants all over the world have responded by donating proceeds from their version of the town's signature dish, pasta all'Amatriciana, to earthquake relief efforts.

The dishes basic structure — typically a combination of tomatoes, Pecorino Romano cheese, and guanciale (smoked pig's jowl) — allows for creative interpretations. While bucatini pasta is the most traditional, subbing in other shapes allows for different textural components. Also, bucatini's long tubes can make for messy eating.

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