American-Italian all'Amatriciana

Ingredients

• 6 slices peppered bacon lean chopped
• 6 servings bell pepper black
• 1 cup chicken stock see 
• 28 ounce canned tomatoes fire roasted crushed canned
• 1 handful flat-leaf parsley chopped
• 4 cloves garlic grated finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon olive oil extra-virgin
• 1 large onion red chopped
• 6 servings salt 
• 6 servings sharp cheddar shredded white
• 1 pound penne pasta whole-wheat

Equipment

• frying pan

Directions

1. Heat water to boil for pasta, season with salt and cook pasta to al dente.
2. Heat a deep skillet over medium-high heat with extra-virgin olive oil, a turn of the pan.
3. Add bacon and crisp 4 to 5 minutes then add onions and garlic cook to soften, 5 to 6 minutes. Stir in stock then tomatoes and season with pepper to taste. Simmer sauce 15 minutes. Toss pasta with sauce and parsley.
4. Serve with grated sharp white Cheddar.