Spaghetti Amatrice Style (Rome)

Pasta

Ingredients

Spaghetti - 1 1/2 pounds

Lard or oil - 2 1/2 tbsps

Onion, thinly sliced - 1

Lean bacon, diced - 5 oz

Dry white wine (optional) - 1/2 cup

Ripe or canned tomatoes - 1 pound

Salt and pepper

Grated pecorino or mixed parmesan and pecorino cheese - 3/4  cup

Heat the lard and saute the onion over a very low heat until soft. Add the bacon and fry it slowly for a few minutes. Moisten with white wine and continue cooking until it evaporates a little. Peel, chop and seed the tomatoes, and add them to the pan. Season to taste with salt and pepper and cook over a brisk heat for no more than 15 minutes.

Bring a large pan of salted water to a fast boil. Lower the spaghetti into the water, stir well and cook until just tender. Drain and dress the spaghetti immediately with the hot sauce and sprinkle with grated cheese.

Serves 6