The popular pasta Amatriciana is an Italian classic consisting of three key ingredients: pecorino, guanciale and tomato sauce. This month we've created a vegan alternative to this classic dish! Ingredients (serving 4): 320 g Barilla® Spaghetti No. 5 150 g vegan bacon 100 g onion, peeled and thinly sliced 5 ripe tomatoes 40 g grated vegan pecorino cheese 50 ml extra virgin olive oil crushed red chili pepper to taste salt and black pepper to taste Method 1. Start by slicing the vegan bacon into rectangles. Place these pieces in a pan over medium heat with a small amount of water. Allow it to simmer until the fat has melted. 2. While the vegan bacon is cooking, prepare the tomatoes. Make an X-shaped cut on the bottom of each tomato. Blanch the tomatoes in boiling water for 10 to 15 seconds. Immediately after, immerse the tomatoes in ice water. Once cooled, peel the tomatoes, remove the seeds, and dice them. 3. After the vegan bacon is fully cooked, remove the pieces from the pan and ...