This recipe ('penne zucchini e pancetta') is from my Italian aunt and is a family favorite. It can be served as an appetizer or with a few slices of fresh crusty Italian bread and a garden salad as a main. My aunt never wrote her recipes down, but this is how she gave it to me.
Provided by manella
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork
Time 30m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and pancetta; cook until onion is soft and pancetta crisp, about 5 minutes. Add zucchini and bouillon cube. Cook and stir for 2 to 4 minutes. Pour in water and cover skillet. Cook until zucchini is soft and liquid has been absorbed, about 7 minutes. Lastly add the cream and mix well, remove from heat.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain and add to the skillet. Mix well. Serve with Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1127.5 calories, Carbohydrate 108.9 g, Cholesterol 192.9 mg, Fat 65.4 g, Fiber 10.4 g, Protein 34.6 g, SaturatedFat 33.2 g, Sodium 1000.1 mg, Sugar 15.5 g
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