1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish
Directions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.
Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook for another 1 minute.
Add the bacon and cook until the bacon is cooked through, about 8-10 minutes. Add the tomatoes, white wine, salt and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes.
Drain the spaghetti and add it to the skillet. Toss to combine and cook for another 1-2 minutes. Add the Parmesan cheese and toss to combine.
Serve the spaghetti all'amatriciana with additional Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Interesting Facts
This dish is named after the town of Amatrice in Italy.
The dish was traditionally made with guanciale, or cured pork cheek, but bacon is often used as a substitute.
The dish is traditionally served with Pecorino Romano cheese.