Ingredients

  • 3 ounces pancetta, chopped
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine
  • 1 28-oz. can whole peeled tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 12 ounces spelt spaghetti
  • 1/2 cup finely grated pecorino

Method

  • In a large nonstick skillet, saute pancetta over medium heat until golden, 3 minutes. Add onion and red pepper flakes; saute until onion has softened, 3 minutes. Add garlic; saute for 1 minute. Pour in wine; simmer until almost evaporated, 30 seconds. Add tomatoes with juice and tomato paste, squeezing tomatoes to break them up. Simmer, stirring frequently, until reduced and thickened, 10 minutes. Remove skillet from heat.
  • Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add salt and pasta. Stir and cook until al dente, 7 minutes or according to package directions. Reserve 1/2 cup cooking water; drain pasta.
  • Add cooking water, pasta and 1/4 cup pecorino to skillet. Cook over medium heat, stirring gently, until pasta is coated and sauce has reduced to desired consistency, 2 to 3 minutes. Top with remaining 1/4 cup pecorino and additional red pepper flakes, if desired.