Amatriciana



INGREDIENTS:

4 slices bacon, diced

1/2 cup chopped onion

1 teaspoon minced garlic

1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

2 (14.5 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes

1 pound uncooked linguine

1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil

2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

DIRECTIONS:

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.



Amatriciana