
Bucatini all'Amatriciana
( YIELD: 4 )
| I N G R E D I E N T S | |
|---|---|
| Olive oil | 2 tblsp |
| Pancetta- chopped | Quarter pound |
| Small yellow onion- chopped | 1 |
| Cloves of garlic- chopped | 2 |
| 28 oz can of imported Italian tomatoes | 1 |
| Salt and pepper | To taste |
| Dececco Bucatini pasta | 1 pound |
| Grated Pecorino Romano cheese | 1 cup |
| 1 | Heat olive oil in large saucepan over medium heat. Add the pancetta and cook- stirring often- until golden brown- about 10 minutes. Add the onion and saute until translucent- about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and saute until golden about 1 minute longer. |
| 2 | Crush tomatoes and add with juices to pan. Add salt and pepper and a little water. Bring to a simmer and cook uncovered- stirring occasionally- until the sauce thickens- about 15 to 20 minutes. |
| 3 | While the sauce is cooking- bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add 1 tablespoon of salt and the bucatini. Cook uncovered over high heat until al dente. |
| 4 | Drain the pasta- then add the pasta and 1-4 cup of the Pecorino Pomano to the sauce in the saucepan and toss well. Transfer to warm serving plates and serve immediately- with the remaining Pecorino Romano on the side. |