Pastawithpancettaandtomatosaucegiadadelaurentiis Recipes

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.

RAVIOLI WITH ARUGULA, TOMATOES AND PANCETTA

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the ravioli and cook for 7 to 9 minutes until tender. Drain.
• In a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, add the pancetta and cook stirring frequently, until crispy, about 8 minutes. Remove to paper towels to drain. Add the tomatoes, olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and cook for 2 minutes until tender. Add the arugula and 1/4 cup basil and cook until wilted, about 30 seconds. Stir in the butter and melt. Add the ravioli and cooked pancetta and toss until coated. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Transfer the ravioli to a large serving bowl. Garnish with the remaining basil and serve.

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.