HappyCook80's Recipe

Amatriciana Sauce with Orecchiette

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Amatriciana Sauce with Orecchiette

4 strips pancetta or bacon, finely chopped
1/4 pound finely chopped sopprassata or other Italian sausage, 1/4 pound finely chopped prosciutto
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
3 onions, chopped
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 bay leaf
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 28 ounce can crushed tomatoes in puree
4 cups water Salt
cooked pasta, orecchiette
grated pecorino romano or parmesan cheese

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Cook pancetta, sausage, prosciutto, oregano and oil in Dutch oven, stirring often, over low heat until meats have given up most of their fat. Add onions, garlic, bay leaf and red pepper. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until onions soften, about 4 minutes.

Stir in tomatoes with puree and water. Heat to boil, cover. Bake 4 hours. Season with salt to taste. Serve over hot pasta and top with cheese.
Serves 4 to 6.