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.
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INGREDIENTS
Nutrition- 6tablespoons olive oil
- 2tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3
- 1⁄2teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1
- 8medium fresh basil leaves
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DIRECTIONS
- Place the oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat; add the bacon and onions.
- When the onions begin to turn golden add the Chile pepper, tomatoes, basil and a pinch of salt.
- Cook the sauce for about 15 minutes until the flavors are nicely combined.
- Meanwhile cook 1# bucatini until al dente.
- Toss the pasta with the sauce and sprinkle generously with cheese.
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