Amatriciana

Servings

5

Ingredients

• 4 slices bacon, diced
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 2 (14.5 ounce) cans chopped tomatoes
• 1 pound uncooked linguine
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. Cook diced bacon in a saucepan over medium high heat until crisp, about 5 minutes. Drain all but 2 tablespoons drippings from the pan.
2. Add onions, and cook over medium heat about 3 minutes. Stir in garlic and red pepper flakes; cook 30 seconds. Add canned tomatoes, undrained; simmer 10 minutes, breaking up tomatoes.
3. Meanwhile, cook the pasta in a large pot of 4 quarts boiling salted water until al dente. Drain.
4. Stir parsley or basil into the sauce, and then toss with cooked spaghetti. Serve with grated Parmesan cheese.