This is a fabulous dish! I am a foodie, but have a whole litany of health issues to accommodate in just about anything I cook. I used three strips of apple wood smoked bacon and 6 ozs of salt pork cut up per the recipe, 1/4 oz crushed fresh garlic, 8 ozs finely chopped yellow onion and a full cup of pinot grigio, and the rest of the recipe items. No problems along the way. Used canned diced tomato and crushed them with the back of my silicon spatchla toward the end of the simmer. The aroma filled the whole house by the end of the 30 minute simmer. My bucatini was shy of ready at the maker's suggested cook time, so I added a half cup of water to the sauce, drained the pasta and dumped the sauce over it. I tossed and pulled the pasta/sauce over everything until I hit the consistency I though was right. And, low and behold, it was right! We oohed and aahed through dinner! It was amazing for how the delicate pork flavor loaded every bite. Our kids will be here come Christmas season, and this will replace the usual huge platter of orzo with frutti di mare we've had forever for Christmas. I know they are gonna rave about it when they taste it.

The pork and tomatoes sound like a delicious flavor pairing with the pasta! I can almost taste the flavors!

Thanks so much Heidy! I'm sure you'll love this classic Italian pasta recipe!

Food is great everywhere in Italy Karen, although you find different dishes in different parts of the country! This recipe is from Lazio. I think it's great to make food from other cuisines at home, especially when it reminds you of your holidays! I'm sure you'll enjoy this recipe!

I love bucatini too Diana! Amatriciana is a classic sauce that's traditionally served with bucatini in Rome! Italians love it and I'm sure you will too!

Thank you cara Kelly! This is a great pasta recipe. As you say full of flavour! I'm sure you'll really enjoy it!

Thank you so much dear Ramona! I'm sure you'll love this dish. It's full of flavour but easy to make!

Thank you April! Italy has a lot of food history which I love researching! This dish is a classic much loved by Italians!

Thank you very much Mimi! I also love the recipes that have a story behind them and an interesting history! I'm sure you'll enjoy this dish a lot!

Grazie Linda! Yes this recipe is a winner! As you say, simple, flavourful and easy to make!