Amatriciana

Ingredients

• 4 slices bacon , diced
• 0.5 cups chopped onion
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 0.25 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
• 2 cans stewed tomatoes , 14.5 ounce
• 1 pound linguine pasta , uncooked
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. 1

   Cook diced bacon in a large saucepan over medium high heat until crisp, about 5 minutes. Drain all but 2 tablespoons of drippings from the pan.

2. 2

   Add onions, and cook over medium heat about 3 minutes. Stir in garlic and red pepper flakes; cook 30 seconds. Add canned tomatoes, undrained; simmer 10 minutes, breaking up tomatoes.

3. 3

   Meanwhile, cook the pasta in a large pot of 4 quarts boiling salted water until al dente. Drain.

4. 4

   Stir basil into the sauce, and then toss with cooked pasta. Serve with grated Parmesan cheese.