All'Amatriciana with Pasta, Bacon and Basil

Description
This is really good, like spaghetti, but has bacon and basil in it. Good served with garlic bread.
 * Contributed by [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/catsrecipes/ Catsrecipes Y-Group
 * Makes 6 servings.

Ingredients

 * 1 tbsp olive oil
 * 6 slices thick cut smoked bacon, cut into ¼ inch strips
 * 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
 * 15 oz can tomato purée
 * 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
 * ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
 * ¼ tsp salt
 * 1 pound bucatini pasta
 * ½ cup grated romano cheese
 * ¼ cup basil leaves, coarsely chopped
 * black pepper

Directions

 * 1) Bring a pot of salted water to a boil.
 * 2) Heat oil in a skillet.
 * 3) Add bacon and cook until bacon begins to turn brown.
 * 4) Remove bacon and reserve.
 * 5) Add onion and cook in bacon drippings 7 min.
 * 6) Stir in reserved bacon, tomato puree, vinegar, pepper flakes and salt.
 * 7) Simmer 3 minutes.
 * 8) Prepare pasta following package directions.
 * 9) Drain pasta.
 * 10) Toss pasta with sauce.
 * 11) Stir in ¼ cup cheese and the basil.
 * 12) Serve with extra cheese on the side and the black pepper to taste. Garlic bread too.