Ingredients

  • bucatini or spaghetti
  • chili flakes
  • 4 ounces cured pig's cheek (guanciale di maiale) or fresh pancetta, chopped
  • 1 clove of garlic
  • glug of olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, sliced
  • grated pecorino or Parmesan cheese
  • salt
  • 12 ounces puree tomatoes (freshest, highest quality as possible)

Ready In 45 Minutes

Servings: 4

Cooking Instructions

Step 1

  • In a pot heat the olive oil, add the clove of garlic & onions on low heat season with salt & chili flakes as you like.
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Step 2

  • Saute slowly without color for 10 minutes. As you stir try to mash up the onions.
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  • Length: 10 minutes

Step 3

  • Add guanciale or pancetta cook for an additional 5 - 6 minutes.
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  • Length: 6 minutes

Step 4

  • Remove garlic clove & add tomatoes. Bring to a simmer for 10 minutes.
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  • Length: 10 minutes

Step 5

  • Add a little pasta water if it gets too thick.Toss with fresh cooked pasta (bucatini is best) & Parmesan cheese.
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