BUCATINI RECIPE

You should be able to get the pancetta for this recipe at a local Italian deli or specialty store. Bucatini is a thick rod shaped pasta with a hole in the center. If you prefer you could also spice this dish up a little by adding a pinch of crushed red pepper with the garlic.Try This.. :)


INGREDIENTS (Serves 4) : 


2 tblsp of olive oil
1/4 of a pound pancetta, chopped
1 small yellow onion, chopped
2 cloves of garlic, chopped
1 28 oz can of imported Italian tomatoes
salt & pepper to taste
1 pound of bucatini pasta
1 cup freshly grated Pecorino Romano cheese


HOW TO COOK :


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.


Crush tomatoes and add with juices to pan. Add salt & pepper and a little water. Bring to a simmer and cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens, about 15 to 20 minutes.


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.


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. Hmm.. smell's good :)