Classic Pasta Amatriciana

Ingredients (11)

• 3/4 cup pancetta or guanciale (chopped)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3/4 cup water (divided)
• 1-2 cloves garlic chopped (minced)
• 1 can peeled Roma or Marzano (tomatoes with juice no additives) 1 1/2 - 2 cups
• 1 1/2 teaspoons oregano
• 1 teaspoon basil (or fresh basil leaves 5-6 chopped)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1-2 pinches hot pepper flakes (if desired)
• 3- 3 1/2 cups pasta al dente*
• *Depending on the pasta but usually double the amount of dry to get cooked.: