Bucatini All' Amatraciana
- 1 lb plum tomatoes, drained or 1 lb canned plum tomatoes (I prefer Redpack brand) or 1 12 cups chopped drained canned plum tomatoes (I prefer Redpack brand)
- 14 cup olive oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped (1 cup)
- 2 cups finely diced italian pancetta or 2 cups bacon
- 14-12 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 cup dry white wine or 1 cup dry vermouth
- salt
- 1 lb bucatini pasta or 1 lb spaghetti
- 14 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons grated pecorino cheese
- If you are using fresh tomatoes, slice them in half and with your hands press out the seeds and liquid through a sieve set over a small bowl.
- Chop the flesh into 1/2-inch pieces.
- Press the seeds and liquid through the strainer to retrieve the tomato juices and reserve them for later.
- In a 4-quart saucepan, heat the oil.
- When hot, add the onion and cook for 5 minutes or until golden.
- Add the pancetta or bacon and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add the crushed red pepper and white wine and boil, over high heat, until half the liquid remains.
- Add the tomatoes and reserved juices and simmer for 15 minutes over low heat or until the oil separates from the tomato juice.
- Season lightly with salt and add more crushed red pepper if you wish.
- While the sauce is cooking, bring a gallon of salted water to a boil.
- Add the bucatini pasta and cook for 10 minutes or until "al dente" (cooked through but still firm to the tooth).
- Right before draining, remove 1/4 cup of cooking water and reserve.Drain the bucatini and immediately add it to the sauce pot, off the heat, toss it with the sauce and the reserved cooking water.
- Add the cheeses and toss thoroughly.
- Adjust the seasoning and serve immediately with more cheese on the side.
- Serve with additional grated cheese, if desired.
tomatoes, olive oil, onion, italian pancetta, red pepper, white wine, salt, bucatini pasta, parmesan cheese, pecorino cheese
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/bucatini-all-amatraciana-158602 (may not work)