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Pasta alla Fiesolana

Course Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 people

Ingredients
  

  • 4 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 Onion Chopped
  • 2 Garlic Cloves Chopped
  • 8 ounces bacon, pancetta, or guanciale
  • 26 ounces tomato passata (tomato purée)
  • Salt and Pepper to taste
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup Parmigiano Reggiano
  • 1/4 cup chopped parsley
  • 1 lb pasta of your choice

Instructions
 

  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet. Sauté the onion until soft for about 3 - 5 minutes. Add the guanciale and garlic. Sauté for another 2 - 3 minutes. Add the tomato passata. Season with salt and pepper. Stir and let simmer over low heat for about 30 minutes.
    Cook the pasta. Drain, saving 1 cup of cooking water.
    Remove the sauce from the heat and stir in the heavy cream and parmigiana reggiano. Add the pasta to the skillet, adding cooking water as needed. Top with parsley and additional cheese.
Keyword Italian, Italian Food, Pasta