Fat Spaghetti with Bacon & Artichokes

Saw this yummy recipe on Rachael Ray show and thought for sure I would never find the specialty pasta but low and behold at Wegman's they have PICI a fat pasta like bucatini minus the hole! This was a really yummy recipe and a definite one to repeat!

 This is what the PICI package looks like from Wegman's :)

 Salt and pepper

1 pound bucatini, pici or spaghetti
3 tablespoons EVOO – Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1/4 to 1/3 pound chunk guanciale, pancetta or center-cut bacon, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
3 to 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 cup chicken stock
2 cups frozen artichoke hearts, thawed or 1 14-ounce can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
1/2 cup freshly grated Caciocavallo or Pecorino Romano cheese, plus more for serving

1/3 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley (a generous handful)

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Salt it, add the pasta and cook until al dente. 
Drain, reserving 1 cup of the pasta-cooking water.

While the pasta is working, in a large skillet, heat the EVOO, 3 turns of the pan, over medium-high heat. Add the guanciale (or pancetta or bacon) and cook until the fat is rendered, 2-3 minutes.

 Add the onion and garlic, season with pepper and cook for 5 minutes.

 Stir in the wine, then the stock. 

 Add the artichoke hearts and cook to heat through, about 5 minutes. 
 Lower the heat to low.

 Stir the reserved pasta-cooking water into the artichoke sauce.

 Add the pasta, cheese and the parsley; toss. Serve the pasta in shallow bowls and pass more cheese at the table.