Pasta Alla Amatriciana - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced (my addition)
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 (28 ounce) can chopped tomatoes, undrained
1 lb spaghetti, cooked or 1 lb other pastas, strands cooked
grated parmesan cheese, to serve

Preparation

Cook pasta according to directions.
Cook bacon in a wide frying pan over medium-high heat, stirring often, just until fat is rendered (3-5 minutes). Add onion; cook, stirring often until soft (about 5 minutes). Stir in garlic and red pepper flakes and cook for 1 minute. Stir in tomatoes with their liquid. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.
Gently toss pasta with sauce.
Serve with grated parmesan cheese.