Baked Ziti With Cream And Pancetta

1. 1

   Bring a large pot of water to boil, add salt.

2. 2

   In a skillet, heat the olive oil and add the pancetta. Cook for 5 to 10 minutes, until the pancetta is golden. Be careful not burn. Remove the pancetta to a plate and reserve the oil and fat in the skillet.

3. 3

   When the water is boiling and you've salted it, add the pasta and cook for 6 minutes. Meanwile, heat the oven to 500 degrees F.

4. 4

   In a large bowl, combine the cream, salt and pepper. Stir in the pancetta and a tablespoon or two of the oil/fat left in the skillet (flavour flavour flavour!).

5. 5

   Once the pasta has cooked for 6 minutes, drain and immediately add to the cream mixture. Stir well to ensure that the pasta is coated in the cream and cheese.

6. 6

   Pour the mixture into a deep baking dish and bake in the oven for 12 minutes. The pasta should be golden on top and the cream should be bubbling. If it's not, bake for another 5 minutes and check again.

7. 7

   Remove the pasta from the oven and let sit for 5 minutes to cool slightly. Serve immediately.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.