Pasta Vecchia Napoli Recipe

Name: Pasta Vecchia Napoli
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil; 6 ounces, weight Smoked Pancetta, Diced; 1/4 cups Finely Chopped Onions; 1 whole Medium Zucchini Cut Into 1/2 Inch Dice; 2 whole Garlic Cloves, Minced; 14 ounces, weight Can Pureed Tomatoes; 1/4 cups Fresh Chopped Basil; Salt and Pepper; ⅓ cups Heavy Cream; 1/4 cups Chopped Fresh Parsley; 1 pound Dried Pasta; ⅓ cups Pecorino Cheese

Servings: persons

2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
6 ounces, weight Smoked Pancetta, Diced
1/4 cups Finely Chopped Onions
1 whole Medium Zucchini Cut Into 1/2 Inch Dice
2 whole Garlic Cloves, Minced
14 ounces, weight Can Pureed Tomatoes
1/4 cups Fresh Chopped Basil
Salt and Pepper
⅓ cups Heavy Cream
1/4 cups Chopped Fresh Parsley
1 pound Dried Pasta
⅓ cups Pecorino Cheese

1
In a heavy saucepan, heat the oil and add the pancetta.
2
Cook until the pancetta is lightly brown and beginning to crisp.
3
Add the onions, and cook until the onions are soft and translucent.
4
Add the zucchini and cook until tender crisp.
5
Next add the garlic and cook only until it begins to sizzle.
6
Add the tomatoes, basil, salt and pepper and cook for ten minutes.
7
Add the cream and mix well.
8
Keep the sauce warm over low heat.
9
Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling, salted water until it is al dente.
10
Drain, and toss the pasta with the sauce and fresh parsley.
11
Serve in individual bowls offering the cheese at the table.
12
Note: Smoked pancetta may be difficult to find, but you could substitute any similar product such as smoked prosciutto, or even smoked bacon.
13
The smokey flavor is really what gives this pasta its delicious, unique flavor, so try and find a smoked product if possible.
14
I used an artisan-made pasta in this recipe, but penne or rigatoni pasta would both work well.

705

kcal

Calories

Fat

109

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil, 6 ounces, weight Smoked Pancetta, Diced, 1/4 cups Finely Chopped Onions, 1 whole Medium Zucchini Cut Into 1/2 Inch Dice, and more.

Yes, Pasta Vecchia Napoli falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Pasta Vecchia Napoli

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