Bucatini all'Amatriciana

 

For some reason lately I have been craving Italian food.  All I want is focaccia, insalata caprese, pasta and a nice glass of wine.  After procrastinating from school work during the week by making some focaccia, this weekend I decided to satisfy my craving and make some pasta.  All I have to say is this pasta definitely hit the spot!

Ingredients:
8 oz Bucatini pasta (or spaghetti)
4 oz pancetta, cubed
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1/3 cup chopped onion
1/2 tsp crushed red pepper
1/4 cup dry white wine
1 cup canned San Marzano whole tomatoes and juice
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Bring a large pot of water to a boil.  In a large frying pan, saute the pancetta over medium heat until crisp (not brown).  Remove pancetta and add the olive oil, onion, and red pepper to the frying pan.  Saute until the onions are translucent.  Add the white wine and cook for one minute.  Add the tomatoes and juice and crush the tomatoes with a wooden spoon.  Add the pancetta back in and cook the sauce over medium heat for 15 minutes, leaving it uncovered so the liquid will cook off.

Once the water is boiling in the pot, cook the pasta.  Once it is cooked, remove the pasta and place into the sauce.  Coat the pasta with the sauce.  Add cheese and serve.