Best Pancetta Pasta Sauce Recipes

PASTA WITH PANCETTA AND TOMATO SAUCE

Steps:

• Add the pancetta to a heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil and saute until golden brown, about 8 minutes. Add the onion and saute until tender, about 5 minutes. Season with salt. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes. Saute until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in the tomato puree. Simmer uncovered over medium-low heat until the sauce thickens slightly and the flavors blend, about 15 minutes. Season the sauce with salt, to taste.
• Meanwhile, boil the linguine in a large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes. Drain, reserving 1 cup of the cooking liquid.
• Toss the linguine with the sauce in the skillet, adding some of the reserved cooking liquid until the pasta is moist but being careful not to dilute the sauce. Toss with the cheese. Season with salt, to taste.

PASTA WITH PANCETTA AND GORGONZOLA SAUCE

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions.
• While pasta is cooking, heat a cast iron skillet to medium high. Add pancetta and saute until fat begins to render. Add onion and saute until the onion is translucent and the pancetta begins to brown, about 5 minutes.
• Add the heavy cream and the sherry. Bring to a boil and then remove from heat.
• Add the gorgonzola and stir until smooth. Place the pan back on the heat just until the cheese is fully melted and stir in the nutmeg.
• Drain the pasta and put back into the pasta pot or a pasta bowl. Pour sauce over pasta and mix. Serve in shallow bowls and pass parmesan cheese for diners to grate over the hot pasta.

PASTA WITH PANCETTA AND TOMATO SAUCE - GIADA DE LAURENTIIS

Steps:

• Add the pancetta to a large skillet over medium heat.
• Add olive oil and saute until golden, say 8 minutes. (Suggestion: If using lean ham, add 1/2 tsp black pepper and 1/2 tsp sweet paprika).
• Add the onion and saute till tender for 5 minutes. Season with salt.
• Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and saute until fragrant for about 30 seconds.
• Stir in the tomato puree.
• Simmer uncovered over medium-low heat until the sauce thickens slightly and the flavors blend, about 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, boil the pasta according to directions.
• Drain, reserving 1 cup of the cooking liquid.
• Toss the linguine with the sauce in the skillet, adding some of the reserved cooking liquid until the pasta is moist but being careful not to dilute the sauce.
• Toss with the cheese.

SOFIA LOREN'S PASTA SAUCE WITH ONIONS AND PANCETTA

Steps:

• Place the oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat; add the bacon and onions.
• When the onions begin to turn golden add the Chile pepper, tomatoes, basil and a pinch of salt.
• Cook the sauce for about 15 minutes until the flavors are nicely combined.
• Meanwhile cook 1# bucatini until al dente.
• Toss the pasta with the sauce and sprinkle generously with cheese.

PASTA WITH PANCETTA AND TOMATO SAUCE

Steps:

• Add the pancetta to a heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil and saute until golden brown, about 8 minutes.
• Add the onions and continue to cook for another 20-minutes, or until the onions are deeply caramelized.
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• Add the garlic and red pepper flakes. Saute until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
• In the meantime, drain the tomatoes in a strainer over a bowl, reserving the liquid.
• When the onions is caramelized, add the drained tomatoes,the tomato paste, capers and the basil and chives.
• Increase the heat to medium, and cook until the tomatoes begin to leave brown bits on the bottom of the pan.
• Then add the reserved tomato juice and water and use it to deglaze the pan. Cook for another 20 minutes to let the flavors meld.
• Taste to see if it needs extra seasoning.
• Meanwhile, boil the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes.
• Drain, reserving 1 cup of the cooking liquid.
• Toss the pasta with the sauce in the skillet, adding some of the reserved cooking liquid until the pasta is moist but being careful not to dilute the sauce.
• Toss with the cheese. Season with pepper and salt, to taste.
• Tip:Cut the pancetta to really small pieces, the sauce turns out to be better if they are smaller.
• Use fresh or frozen Basil.

TOMATO PASTA SAUCE WITH PANCETTA AND RED WINE

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a frying pan and fry the pancetta with the dried chilies until crisp.
• Pour in the red wine and reduce by half, before stirring in the tomato sauce and oregano.
• Season to taste, simmer for 5 minutes and serve with penne and grated Parmesan.

PASTA AND PANCETTA AND PEAS IN A GORGONZOLA SAUCE

Steps:

• 1. Bring a large pot of water, 4 to 5 quarts, to a rapid boil. Add a Tbsp. of sea salt. Toss in the Paccheri or large rigatoni pasta and cook according to instructions. Al Dente is preferred so remove before pasta is fully cooked.
• 2. In a large sauté pan add 1 tbs of extra virgin olive oil and 4 oz. of cubed pancetta. Cook at medium temperature until fat has been rendered out of pancetta and is crispy. With a slotted spoon take Pancetta out and set aside.
• 3. In the sauté pan add the cream, gorgonzola, Parmesan, salt, pepper, and parsley. Whisk rapidly until the cheeses melt and the sauce comes together.
• 4. Once pasta is cooked and still al dente toss directly into large sauté pan add peas and pancetta. Garnish with parsley or additional Parmesan cheese.

CANTALOUPE AND PANCETTA CREAM SAUCE FOR PASTA

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
• Heat 1 tablespoon of the butter in a large sauté pan or Dutch oven over medium- high heat. Add the pancetta and cook, stirring frequently, until it is crisp and has rendered most of its fat, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the shallot and cook, stirring, until softened, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons butter, and when it has melted, add the melon. Cook, stirring frequently, until the melon completely breaks down and forms a smooth, thick sauce, 8 to 10 minutes.
• Add the heavy cream, salt, pepper, and marjoram, and cook until the cream has reduced by half and the sauce has a smooth, thick consistency that coats the back of a spoon, about 3 minutes. Remove the sauce from the heat.
• Add the pasta to the boiling water, stir well, and cook until al dente (about 10 minutes). Drain well, reserving 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water.
• Add the hot pasta and 1/4 cup of the Parmesan to the warm sauce. Return the pan to medium heat, and toss until the pasta is nicely coated with sauce and heated through. Should the sauce seem too thick, add a bit of the pasta cooking water to help toss the pasta and thin the sauce.
• Serve the pasta immediately, garnished with the remaining Parmesan cheese and with freshly ground black pepper.

PANCETTA PASTA SAUCE

Steps:

• Pre cut the pancetta into small cubes, dice the onion and chop the garlic. it will help to have all of this prepped before you begin to cook. Place the olive oil in the pan and saute the pancetta at a high temperature. Once the pancetta begins to brown, place the onions in with the pancetta and continue to saute. The onions will become translucent. Drop in the chopped garlic at this point. Mix all this around for a bit, then add some red wine at your discretion, i would say i maybe put in 2-3 glasses equivalent. Mix all of this around. Then add can of tomato sauce puree and the diced tomatoes. Add some crushed red peppers and some basil. Mix around and let sauce thicken a bit. Bring sauce to a low simmer once prepared while prepparing the pasta, while stiring occasionally. Serve and enjoy

PASTA WITH CANNELLINI BEANS, PANCETTA & TOMATO SAUCE

Steps:

• Soak the beans in plenty of water overnight. Drain and rinse. Place the beans in a heavy pot and cover by 1 inch with cold water. Bring to a simmer; skim off any foam. Add the carrot, celery, onion, bay leaf, oil and salt. Simmer gently, adding a little water as necessary to keep the beans just covered. Cook until the beans are tender but not mushy. Let the beans cool in the cooking liquid. You may use the beans right away, but the texture and flavor improve if they rest overnight in the refrigerator. Tomato Sauce: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over moderate heat. Add the onion and a pinch of salt and cook until softened, about 10 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant. Add the pancetta and cook 5 minutes, then add the tomatoes, chiles or hot pepper flakes, the parsley and sage. Cook, stirring, over moderately high heat until the tomatoes soften and make a sauce and the flavors are well blended, about 20 minutes. Add a little water as needed to keep the sauce from sticking. Taste. Add a little olive oil if needed to round out the flavor. Remove the whole chiles, if used. Drain the beans, then add to the tomato sauce. Bring to a simmer, adjust the seasoning, and keep warm. Cook the pasta in an abundant amount of lightly salted water. Drain. Toss with the sauce and several grinds of pepper. Serve on warm plates. Pass the cheese at the table. PER SERVING: 560 calories, 21 g protein, 90 g carbohydrate, 13 g fat (3 g saturated), 7 mg cholesterol, 477 mg sodium, 8 g fiber.