Carrabba's Cavatappi Amatriciana (side Dish Pasta)

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 8 -12 ounces cavatappi pasta
• 1 1/2 cups onions, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 3/4 cup dry wine
• 2 (14 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with juice
• salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 1/2 cups freshly grated pecorino romano cheese
• pancetta (cured italian bacon) (optional)

Recipe

• 1 cook cavatappi according to package directions; drain.
• 2 saute onions, garlic, and red pepper flakes in olive oil over medium heat till onions are soft and translucent.
• 3 add wine and cook till nearly evaporated.
• 4 stir in tomatoes with their juice till slightly thickened (3-5 minutes).
• 5 taste, and add salt and pepper as desired.
• 6 mix into cooked cavatappi.
• 7 toss with cheese.
• 8 add cooked pancetta (optional).