LINGUINE ALL'AMATRICIANA

Ingredients

• 6 slices bacon, julienned
• 1 cup finely chopped onion
• 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1 cup dry white wine
• 1 can (28 oz/796 mL) diced tomatoes
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 16 oz (500 g) linguine, cooked and drained
• Freshly grated Parmesan cheese*

Directions

1. To prepare sauce, cook bacon in a Dutch oven over medium heat until almost crisp. Drain off all but 1 tbsp fat from pan. Add onion and saute until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and red pepper flakes. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Stir in wine. Bring to a boil. Boil, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until liquid is reduced by half. Stir in tomatoes and parsley. Return to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, mashing occasionally with a potato masher, until mixture is slightly thickened, about 20 - 25 minutes.
2. Toss sauce with hot cooked linguine. Serve with Parmesan cheese.