Pimento Pancetta Pasta Recipe

Name: Pimento Pancetta Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 ounces, weight Pancetta, Sliced; 1/2 whole Onion, finely chopped; 2 cloves Garlic, Minced; 28 ounces, fluid Whole Tomatoes In Juice; 3 whole Jarred Pimentos, Chopped; 1/4 teaspoons Crushed Red Pepper Flakes; 1/2 teaspoons Kosher Salt; 1 pound Pasta (spaghetti Or Other Stick Variety); 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil, For Pasta; 1 dash Salt, For Pasta; 1/4 cups Parmesan Cheese, Grated

Servings: persons

4 ounces, weight Pancetta, Sliced
1/2 whole Onion, finely chopped
2 cloves Garlic, Minced
28 ounces, fluid Whole Tomatoes In Juice
3 whole Jarred Pimentos, Chopped
1/4 teaspoons Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
1/2 teaspoons Kosher Salt
1 pound Pasta (spaghetti Or Other Stick Variety)
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil, For Pasta
1 dash Salt, For Pasta
1/4 cups Parmesan Cheese, Grated

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Heat a saute pan over medium/low heat and slowly cook the pancetta, stirring occasionally until the fat has rendered off and the meat is crispy and light brown.
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Pour off all but 1 Tablespoon of the resulting fat.
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To the pancetta add the onions and continue to cook over medium/low heat until the onions are soft and starting to brown around the edges.
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Add the garlic and allow to cook for one minute.
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Lightly crush the tomatoes with your hands in a bowl and add them along with the pimentos, red pepper flakes and salt to the pan.
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Allow sauce to simmer for 10 minutes over low heat to thicken.
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Meanwhile, bring at least 4 quarts of water to a boil along with 1 Tablespoon olive oil and a dash of salt.
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Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook until al dente (according to the timing on the package).
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Drain pasta and combine it with the hot sauce making sure to mix well.
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Top the sauce coated pasta with parmesan as you plate it.
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Enjoy!

617

kcal

Calories

Fat

112

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 ounces, weight Pancetta, Sliced, 1/2 whole Onion, finely chopped, 2 cloves Garlic, Minced, 28 ounces, fluid Whole Tomatoes In Juice, and more.

Yes, Pimento Pancetta Pasta 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.

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Pimento Pancetta Pasta

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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