Cut the tomatoes in half and remove the seeds and water. Grate them and throw away the skin. Set aside the grated pulp.
Step 2
Finely chop or grate the onion. Chop the garlic. Cut the bacon into short strips. Chop the chili pepper, if you decide to include it.
Step 3
Add a little oil in a pan and cook the bacon over a high heat. When golden, lower the heat to medium and add the onion, cook until slightly golden.
Step 4
Next, add the garlic (and chili pepper, optional) and stir for 2 minutes. Add the tomato and lower the heat.
Step 5
Cook everything over a low heat for 30 minutes, adding a little water if the mixture goes dry. Add salt if required.
Step 6
Meanwhile, place a pot with abundant water and a little salt to heat, when it starts to boil, add the plumas. Stir often so they do not stick together. Cook for 9 minutes or until al dente.
Step 7
Strain the plumas and place them immediately in the hot sauce pan over a medium heat. Add the grated cheese and mix the sauce.
Step 8
Serve immediately on plates and top with a little more grated cheese.
