Recipes / Pasta Amatriciana

Ingredients

• 1 pound Bucatini
• 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 1/2 each Medium White Onion, Chopped
• 1/2 cup Bacon, Chopped
• 3 1/2 cups Furmano's Crushed Tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon Grape Jelly
• 1 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
• As Needed Salt and Pepper
• As Needed Parmesan Cheese, Grated

Preparation

1. Cook pasta al dente according to directions on package.
2. Put olive oil in heated skillet. Add the onion; cook until golden and translucent.
3. Add the bacon; saute for about 5 minutes.
4. Add Furmano's Crushed Tomatoes, jelly, and crushed red pepper.
5. Bring to boil, then reduce to simmer. Continue to cook for 1/2 hour.
6. After fifteen minutes, season with salt and pepper to taste.
7. Drain pasta, add it to the sauce and mix well.
8. Serve hot sprinkled with parmesan or Romano cheese.