All'Amatriciana with Pasta, Bacon and Basil

==Description==
This is really good, like spaghetti, but has bacon and basil in it. Good served with garlic bread.
* Contributed by [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/catsrecipes/ Catsrecipes Y-Group
* Makes 6 servings.
==Ingredients==
* 1 tbsp olive oil
* 6 slices thick cut smoked bacon, cut into ¼ inch strips
* 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
* 15 oz can tomato purée
* 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
* ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
* ¼ tsp salt
* 1 pound bucatini pasta
* ½ cup grated romano cheese
* ¼ cup basil leaves, coarsely chopped
* black pepper
==Directions==
# Bring a pot of salted water to a boil.
# Heat oil in a skillet.
# Add bacon and cook until bacon begins to turn brown.
# Remove bacon and reserve.
# Add onion and cook in bacon drippings 7 min.
# Stir in reserved bacon, tomato puree, vinegar, pepper flakes and salt.
# Simmer 3 minutes.
# Prepare pasta following package directions.
# Drain pasta.
# Toss pasta with sauce.
# Stir in ¼ cup cheese and the basil.
# Serve with extra cheese on the side and the black pepper to taste. Garlic bread too.
Category:Cathy's Recipes
Category:Perciatelli Recipes
Category:Bacon Recipes
Category:Romano Recipes
Category:Basil Recipes