Calabrese Maccheroni with Onions

During my student days in Bologna, I had a friend from Reggio di Calabria who frequently made this easy and tasty dish. It is typical of its region of origin in its use of peperoncino rosso, as well as in employing simple, inexpensive, and readily available ingredients. A perfect dish for students on a budget or for anyone who has to make a meal when there are only oil and onions in the pantry. Incidentally, Calabria is the native region of Francesco Cilea (1866-1950), a leading composer of