INGREDIENTS
3/4 lb
guanciale (thinly sliced, or bacon)
3 cloves
garlic (thinly sliced)
1
red onion (halved and sliced)
1 tsp
red pepper flakes
Salt and pepper
3 cups
basic tomato sauce (recipe follows)
1 lb
bucatini pasta
Pecorino Romano (for grating)
Basic Tomato Sauce:
1/4 cup
extra-virgin olive oil
4
garlic cloves (peeled and thinly sliced)
3 tbsp
chopped fresh basil (or 1 tablespoon dried)
2 28 ounce cans
peeled whole tomatoes, crushed by hand and juices reserved
Salt