Bucatini Recipe
Bucatini, Pancetta, Onion, Tomato Sauce, Chili Oil, Basil
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Cook the Bucatini
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the bucatini pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- 2
Prepare the Sauce
In a large skillet over medium heat, add the pancetta and cook until crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove pancetta and set aside, leaving the fat in the skillet.
- 3
- 4
Add Tomato Sauce
Pour in the tomato sauce and cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add chili oil, and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- 5
Combine with Pasta
Add the drained bucatini to the sauce, along with the reserved pasta water as needed to loosen the sauce. Toss to combine.
- 6
Finish and Serve
Stir in the crispy pancetta and fresh basil leaves. Serve hot with additional chili oil and basil on top if desired.
