Spaghetti With Tomatoes And Pancetta 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 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.

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.

SPAGHETTI WITH PANCETTA AND SUN-DRIED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a large skillet.
• Add pancetta and cook over medium heat until softened but not browned, (about 3 minutes).
• Using a slotted spoon, transfer the pancetta to a plate.
• Pour off all but 2 tablespoons of fat from the skillet.
• Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil and heat until shimmering.
• Add the onions and cook over medium-high heat until just beginning to brown (about 5 minutes).
• Add the pancetta and sun-dried tomatoes and cook over medium heat for 5 minutes longer.
• Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
• Add the basil and season with salt and pepper.
• Meanwhile, in a pot of boiling salted water, cook the spaghetti until al dente.
• Drain the spaghetti, reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking water.
• Add the spaghetti to the skillet along with 1/4 cup of the cooking water and toss over medium heat until combined.
• Transfer to a bowl and serve, passing the Parmesan at the table.