Step 1

Peel the onions and cut into fine slices. Cut the lardo into small pieces.

Step 2

Put a pot of water on to boil for the pasta. Add salt once it starts to boil and bring to the boil again.

Step 3

Fry the chopped lard and the onions together in a little olive oil (You don’t need much as the lardo will render fat too) until the onions are translucent and the lardo has started to melt.

Step 4

Cook the pasta al dente according to instructions on the packet. When ready, save a cup of the cooking water and drain. Add the pasta to the sauce with a little of the cooking water.

Step 5

Mix well then add some grated pecorino cheese. Mix again and serve immediately with a sprinkling of ground black pepper, more pecorino and some peperoncino for a little spice if desired.