Olive Garden Pasta Amatriciana
This recipe is from the files of riserva di fizzano and the rocca delle macie winery – olive garden’s italian partners.
Steps
Heat bacon in a large skillet over medium-low heat.
Cook until bacon renders its fat and begins to brown.
Stir in crushed red pepper and cook 1 minute.
Add tomato sauce and bring to a boil.
Cook pasta according to package directions.
Drain pasta , reserving 1 / 2 cup of cooking liquid.
Return pasta to pot.
Add bacon / tomato sauce mixture and reserved pasta cooking liquid to pot.
Bring to a boil and remove from heat.
Stir in grated cheeses and basil.
Toss to mix and serve immediately.
Ingredients
smoked bacon, tomato sauce, crushed red pepper flakes, spiral shaped pasta, parmesan cheese, romano cheese, fresh basil