Bucatini All'amatriciana

Ingredients

• 1 pound cherry tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 cup onion
• 1 1-inch dried peperoncino or 1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
• 1 garlic clove
• 4 ounces guanciale or unsmoked bacon, sliced, divided
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• + 2 more ingredients
• • ¾ cup freshly grated Pecorino Romano cheese or Parmesan cheese
  • 12 ounces bucatini or spaghetti

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add half of guanciale and sauté until crisp, about 5 minutes. Transfer guanciale to paper towels to drain (do not clean skillet). Reserve for garnish. Add 2 tablespoons oil to same skillet over medium-low heat. Add garlic and peperonc...

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