Bucatini Amatriciana

Ingredients

• 1 package Tiberino Bucatini "Sorrento" Tomato & Basil
• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 lb. bacon or guanciale, roughly chopped
• 1/2 tsp dried hot pepper flakes (optional)
• 1/2 cup chopped yellow onion (optional

Directions

1. In a large non-stick pan, add 4 cups water along with 2 Tbsp olive oil. Bring to a boil, then add the contents of the package. Stir to combine. Cover and cook over medium heat for 10 minutes. Do not drain or rinse pasta.
2. While pasta is cooking, in a separate skillet, cook bacon until done but not crispy (add 1/2 cup chopped onion and 1/2 tsp dried pepper flakes to bacon while cooking if desired). Drain most of the bacon grease from skillet.
3. When pasta has finished cooking, remove lid and stir in the bacon mixture. Continue cooking, uncovered until sauce has reached the desired texture. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve with grated Pecorino cheese and hot crusty bread.