AmatricianaPronunciation: /ˌamətrɪʃiˈɑːnə/Definition of Amatriciana adjective denoting a spicy pasta sauce made with tomatoes, pancetta or bacon, and basil. Origin:from Italianall' Amatriciana 'in the style of Amatrice', from Amatrice, a town in central Italy, + the suffix -ana