The ULTIMATE tomato sauce you will want to put on EVERYTHING | 1 Minute Recipe

guanciale

🥗Healthier: pancetta

💰Cheaper: bacon

Pancetta and bacon provide similar flavors at a lower cost.

pecorino cheese

🥗Healthier: parmesan cheese

💰Cheaper: grated parmesan

Parmesan is more widely available and less expensive.

Cook penne pasta in salted boiling water until al dente; drain and reserve some pasta water.

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add pancetta and cook until crispy, about 5-7 minutes.

Add chopped onion and red pepper flakes; sauté until onion is translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in crushed tomatoes and simmer for 10 minutes, until sauce thickens.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Add cooked penne to the skillet with the sauce; toss to combine.

If needed, add reserved pasta water to reach desired sauce consistency.

Remove from heat and stir in grated pecorino cheese until melted and creamy.

Garnish with chopped parsley and additional pecorino cheese before serving.

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