SPAGHETTI WITH PANCETTA AND RICOTTA

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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

Kosher salt
12 ounces spaghetti
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 ounces diced pancetta
1 tablespoon very coarsely ground pepper
1/2 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese
1/4 cup grated pecorino cheese

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook as the label directs for al dente. Reserve 1 1/4 cups cooking water and then drain.
  • Meanwhile, combine the olive oil and pancetta in a large wide pot over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the pancetta is golden brown and crisp, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in 1 teaspoon pepper, then add 3/4 cup of the reserved cooking water and the spaghetti, tossing until combined. Stir in the ricotta and 2 tablespoons pecorino, tossing constantly to evenly coat. (The ricotta will seem thick at first, but as it combines with the hot cooking water it will create a creamy sauce.) Add more cooking water a few tablespoons at a time if the sauce is too thick or dry. Season with salt.
  • Divide the spaghetti among bowls. Sprinkle with the remaining 2 tablespoons pecorino and 2 teaspoons pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 560, Fat 22 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Cholesterol 45 milligrams, Sodium 611 milligrams, Carbohydrate 66 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 23 grams, Sugar 1 grams

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