Pasta Amatriciana
["4 slices bacon (preferably thickly sliced)", "1/2 to 1 c. chopped onion", "2 cloves minced garlic", "1 (28 oz.) can plum tomatoes with juice", "pinch/shake of red pepper flakes", "pinch/shake of oregano", "1 lb. pasta (your choice)"]
["In a large frying pan or medium saucepan, fry bacon until crisp; remove from pan.", "Set aside.", "Drain pan of all but 2 to 3 tablespoons fat.", "Add onions and garlic and saute until translucent.", "Chop tomatoes to a coarse texture and add to pan. Simmer on high.", "Stir often, 15 to 20 minutes.", "Add crumbled bacon, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper to taste.", "Cook 5 minutes more.", "Serve immediately over favorite pasta.", "Garnish with fresh grated Parmesan or Romano."]
["bacon", "onion", "garlic", "tomatoes", "red pepper", "oregano", "pasta"]