Amatriciana
(from eirelizabeth’s recipe box)
Source: Allrecipes
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Serves 6 people
Categories: Family Favorites
Ingredients
- 4 slices bacon, diced
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 (14.5 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes
- 1 pound linguine pasta
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
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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.
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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.
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Meanwhile, cook the pasta in a large pot of 4 quarts boiling salted water until al dente. Drain.
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Stir basil into the sauce, and then toss with cooked pasta. Serve with grated Parmesan cheese.