Perciatelli Amatriciana Style

I got this recipe off the De Cecco Perciatelli box. It's simple but if made correctly a real treat. We eat this as a main meal with a light salad and some crusty bread. I often substitute canned tomatoes.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 1  lb  perciatelli
• 1⁄4 lb pancetta
• 3  tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 3⁄4 lbs fresh tomatoes
• 1  cup  pecorina cheese
• 1⁄4 cup  chopped onion
•  salt and pepper

Directions

1. Cook the diced pancetta and chopped onion in a skillet until brown.
2. Cut the peeled tomatoes into small pieces and add with pepper and salt, cooking over high heat for 20 minutes.
3. Cook the Perciatelli for 11 minutes in briskly boiling salted water, drain and place in serving dish. (reserving some water to add to dish).
4. Add the sauce and sprinkle abundantly with grated Pecorino cheese.