Ingredients

  • 8 oz penne
  • 1 garlic clove, sliced thin
  • 1/2 cup diced pancetta or bacon, cooked but not drained
  • 1/2 cup thin sliced onion
  • 1 pinch chopped rosemary
  • 2 large pinches Kosher salt
  • 2 grinds fresh pepper
  • 1 pinch crushed red pepper
  • 28 ounces crushed Italian tomatoes
  • 1 tbl butter
  • 1/4 cup chopped parsley
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Method

  • 1. Fry pancetta/bacon. Save grease.
  • 2. Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Add the penne & cook until al dente, 10 minutes. Drain.
  • 3. While pasta is cooking, add garlic to bacon grease & saute until golden. Add pancetta/bacon along with juices & onions. Saute for 3-4 minutes or until onions are soft. Add rosemary, salt, pepper & crushed red pepper & stir for 30 seconds. Add tomatoes & simmer for 6-7 minutes. Swirl butter into sauce.
  • 3. Add drained pasta to sauce & cook over low heat for 2 minutes or until sauce is slightly absorbed by the pasta.
  • 4. Sprinkle in parsley & cheese. Toss together & serve.