Categories: Pasta

Ingredients

• Kosher salt
• Freshly ground pepper
• 1 lb. spaghetti
• 11/4 lb. bacon
• 1 medium red onion
• 1 can whole peeled tomatoes
• .13 tsp. red pepper flakes
• 11/2 oz. Pecorino Romano

Directions

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium heat and cook bacon until tender, about 5 minutes. Add red onion and cook until translucent, about 10 minutes. Add tomatoes and red pepper flakes. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook until sauce is slightly reduced, about 8 minutes.
2. Strain spaghetti, reserving 1/4 cup pasta water. Add spaghetti and pasta water to sauce, and toss. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with pecorino romano.

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