Barilla Collezione and Bucatini with Smokey Amatriciana Sauce
Ingredients
- 1 box Barilla® Collezione Bucatini
- 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 small yellow onions cut julienne
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 cup bacon cut julienne
- 1 clove garlic chopped
- 1 28- ounce can San Marzano style tomatoes and liquid
- Sea salt to taste
- 4 basil leaves torn
- ½ cup Pecorino Romano cheese grated
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- In a skillet, gently cook onions with olive oil, red pepper and garlic until translucent, about five minutes.
- Add bacon; sauté for 4-5 additional minutes.
- Stir in tomatoes, 2 cups of water and let simmer until extra liquid is evaporated and the sauce thickens.
- Cook pasta according to package directions, drain and toss with sauce and basil.
- Sprinkle with cheese before serving.
