PENNE WITH PANCETTA, ONION & TOMATO

PENNE WITH PANCETTA, ONION & TOMATO image

Yield 2 people

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 oz penne
1 garlic clove, sliced thin
1/2 cup diced pancetta or bacon, cooked but not drained
1/2 cup thin sliced onion
1 pinch chopped rosemary
2 large pinches Kosher salt
2 grinds fresh pepper
1 pinch crushed red pepper
28 ounces crushed Italian tomatoes
1 tbl butter
1/4 cup chopped parsley
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

1. Fry pancetta/bacon. Save grease. 2. Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Add the penne & cook until al dente, 10 minutes. Drain. 3. While pasta is cooking, add garlic to bacon grease & saute until golden. Add pancetta/bacon along with juices & onions. Saute for 3-4 minutes or until onions are soft. Add rosemary, salt, pepper & crushed red pepper & stir for 30 seconds. Add tomatoes & simmer for 6-7 minutes. Swirl butter into sauce. 3. Add drained pasta to sauce & cook over low heat for 2 minutes or until sauce is slightly absorbed by the pasta. 4. Sprinkle in parsley & cheese. Toss together & serve.