Sofia Loren's Pasta Sauce With Onions and Pancetta

This is a recipe that is more than the sum of it's parts. Bacon can be used instead of Pancetta making this a great "unexpected company" dish.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 6  tablespoons olive oil
• 2  tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2  ounces pancetta or 2  ounces bacon
• 3  onions, thinly sliced
• 1⁄2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1  lb tomatoes, canned
• 8  medium fresh basil leaves
•  parmesan cheese

Directions

1. Place the oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat; add the bacon and onions.
2. When the onions begin to turn golden add the Chile pepper, tomatoes, basil and a pinch of salt.
3. Cook the sauce for about 15 minutes until the flavors are nicely combined.
4. Meanwhile cook 1# bucatini until al dente.
5. Toss the pasta with the sauce and sprinkle generously with cheese.