Pancetta Pasta

Name: Pancetta Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 1 pound linguine; 8 ounces cubed pancetta; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 4 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper; 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1/4 cup roughly chopped fresh basil

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Yield 8 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

This recipe for pancetta pasta is rich, glossy and savory in the way only cured pork can be.

Ingredients

1 pound linguine
8 ounces cubed pancetta
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
4 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup roughly chopped fresh basil

Directions

Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, reserving 1/3 cup liquid.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook pancetta and onion in oil over medium heat until onion is tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the tomatoes, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper.
Add the linguine, Parmesan and basil to the skillet. Add enough reserved pasta water to coat pasta. Heat through.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 378 calories, 16g fat (5g saturated fat), 29mg cholesterol, 886mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 15g protein.