Ingredients for - All'Amatriciana Sauce

1. 1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil
2. 3 oz. pancetta
3. 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper
4. 3 clove garlic
5. 1 tbsp. tomato paste
6. 1 can whole peeled Italian tomatoes with their juices
7. pinch of sugar
8. 2 sprig basil
9. Salt and freshly ground pepper

How to cook deliciously - All'Amatriciana Sauce

1 . Stage

In a large saucepan, heat the oil. Saute the diced pancetta with the garlic and crushed red pepper over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 5 minutes. Add the tomato paste and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the canned tomatoes with their juices. Stir in the sugar and basil, season with salt and pepper and bring to a boil. Simmer the sauce over low heat, stirring occasionally, until it thickens and is reduced to 3 cups, about 30 minutes. Season again with salt and pepper. Discard the basil sprigs and garlic.

2 . Stage

Make Ahead: The sauce can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.