TOMATO SAUCE WITH PANCETTA AND CHILI PEPPER

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Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 T extra virgin olive oil
1 T butter
1 medium onion, chopped fine
1/4 " thick slice of pancetta, cut into strips 1/2" wide and 1" long
1 1/2 c canned imported italian plum tomatoes, drained and cut up
chopped hot red chili pepper, to taste
salt
3 T freshly grated Parmigian, Reggiano
2 T freshly grated romano cheese
1 # bucatini pasta

Steps:

  • Put the oil, butter and onion in a saucepan and turn on the heat to medium. Saute the onion until it becomes colored a pale gold, then add the pancetta. Cook for about 1 minute stirring once or twice. Add the tomatoes, the chili pepper and salt, and cook in the uncovered pot at a steady, gentle simmer for 25 minutes. Taste and correct for salt and hot pepper. Toss the pasta with the sauce, then add both cheeses, and toss thoroughly again.

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