All'Amatriciana with Pasta, Bacon and Basil

ALL' AMATRICIANA

This is really good, like spaghetti, but has bacon and basil in it. Good served with garlic bread.

1 tbs olive oil 6 slices thick cut smoked bacon, cut into 1/4 inch strips 1 medium onion, thinly sliced 15 oz can tomato puree 1 tbs red wine vinegar 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes 1/4 tsp salt 1 pound bucatini pasta 1/2 cup grated Romano cheese 1/4 cup basil leaves, coarsely chopped Black pepper

Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Heat oil in a skillet. Add bacon and cook until bacon begins to turn brown. Remove bacon and reserve. Add onion and cook in bacon drippings 7 min. Stir in reserved bacon, tomato puree, vinegar, pepper flakes and salt. Simmer 3 min.

Prepare pasta following package directions. Drain pasta. Toss pasta with sauce. Stir in 1/4 cup cheese and the basil. SERVE WITH EXTRA CHEESE ON THE SIDE AND THE BLACK PEPPER TO TASTE. GARLIC BREAD TOO. Makes 6 servings.*

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