Pasta Amatriciana ❤️

Ingredients 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 4-6 ounces pancetta (Italian bacon) cut into a small or medium dice 1 small yellow onion (roughly 6-7 ounces) finely diced 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes or ½ teaspoon, if you prefer less heat kosher salt I recommend Diamond Crystal brand 3 garlic cloves finely sliced 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1 (28-ounce) can crushed San Marzano or Italian plum tomatoes or canned whole Italian tomatoes, processed until mostly smooth freshly ground black pepper 1 lb (16 ounces) rigatoni, bucatini, or spaghetti see recipe headnote 1 ounce finely grated pecorino romano cheese (roughly ¼ cup) plus more for serving

Ingredients 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 4-6 ounces pancetta (Italian bacon) cut into a small or medium dice 1 small yellow onion (roughly 6-7 ounces) finely diced 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes or ½ teaspoon, if you prefer less heat kosher salt I recommend Diamond Crystal brand 3 garlic cloves finely sliced 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1 (28-ounce) can crushed San Marzano or Italian plum tomatoes or canned whole Italian tomatoes, processed until mostly smooth freshly ground black pepper 1 lb (16 ounces) rigatoni, bucatini, or spaghetti see recipe headnote 1 ounce finely grated pecorino romano cheese (roughly ¼ cup) plus more for serving