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Fusilli All'amatriciana

Full-flavored and hearty, this classic pasta dish with bacon and tomato sauce is always a hit. Top it with plenty of grated Parmesan cheese.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 4

Ingredients

3

tablespoons olive oil

6

bacon slices (about 5 ounces), finely chopped

1

large onion, chopped

1

/3 cup dry white wine

1

28-ounce can peeled Italian plum tomatoes, chopped, juices reserved

2

teaspoons dried basil, crumbled

Cayenne pepper

8

ounces fusilli or penne pasta, freshly cooked

Grated Parmesan

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add bacon and onion and cook until bacon is almost crisp and onion is golden brown, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes. Add wine, stir and continue cooking 2 minutes. Add chopped tomatoes with their juices and dried basil and bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer sauce, uncovered, until thickened, stirring occasionally, about 30 minutes.

    Step 2

    Season sauce to taste with cayenne and black peppers. Place pasta in bowl. Add sauce and toss thoroughly. Serve pasta hot, passing grated Parmesan cheese separately.