1 c. minced onions
1/3 c. Italian olive oil
4 tbsp. unsalted butter
1 tsp. chili powder
8 canned Italian tomatoes, drained and crushed
1 lb. fresh fettuccine, cooked "al dente" and drained
1 1/2 c. freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1/3 c. diced fresh chili peppers or 1 1/2 tsp. dried hot pepper flakes
10 slices bacon, diced, fried until crisp, then drained
1 tsp. dried oregano
Salt and freshly ground pepper

Heat olive oil in a heavy saucepan; add onions and the fresh or dried chili peppers and cook over a medium flame until they are soft but not browned. Add butter and when it is melted, stir in the cooked bacon, chili powder, and oregano to cook for 3 minutes.