Bucatini All'amatriciana

A classic Italian pasta dish from Amatrice, made with guanciale, Pecorino cheese, and tomato.

Ingredients - Serves 4

Cook the bucatini in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente.
Meanwhile, cook the guanciale in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp, about 5 minutes.
Add the crushed tomatoes and red pepper flakes to the skillet and simmer for 15 minutes.
Drain the pasta, reserving 1 cup of the pasta water.
Add the pasta and half of the Pecorino cheese to the skillet and toss to combine, adding pasta water as needed to create a sauce.
Serve the pasta with the remaining Pecorino cheese sprinkled on top.