Pasta amatriciana

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
6slicesBacon
½cupMinced onion
1tablespoonGarlic; minced
¼teaspoonRed pepper flakes
2tablespoonsTomato paste
28ouncesCanned tomatoes OR about 6 lg tomatoes
Salt
Pepper
¼cupParmesan cheese
1poundsFusili pasta

Directions

Cook bacon in large skillet till crisp, about 4 min. Remove and crumble. Discard all but 1 tb drippings from pan. Add onion; cook 2 min. Add garlic and red pepper flakes; cook 15 sec. Return bacon to pan and add tomatoes and paste. Bring to boil, reduce heat, and simmer 30 min, stirring occasionally to break up tomatoes. Add salt and pepper to taste. Toss with pasta and cheese.

Submitted By ELIZABETH WOOD On 05-13-95