Easy and tasty, perhaps not so healthy as the vegetarian version with rocket and yoghurt, but – hey – you can't always get everything!

What you need (for 2 persons):

250 gr. ravioli
80 gr. smoked bacon
20 gr. cured hog jowl
6-7 sun dried tomatoes
¼ cipolla
extra-virgin olive oil
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
salt
chive, parmesan cheese

How you do it:

Chop and fry the onion in a little oil, throw in the diced bacon and jowl (this is what in Italy is called guanciale and is a must in dishes like carbonara or amatriciana) and let it cook until the meat is transparent. Cut the tomatoes in stripes, after you have soaked them in warm water for 30-40 minutes, and add them to the sauce.
Cook the pasta in salted boiling water and mix it with the sauce in a serving dish. Garnish with chopped chives and serve with abundant grated cheese (parmesan or pecorino excel).