Pancetta Pasta with Pine Nuts Recipe
Ready in 30 minutes, our Pancetta Pasta with Pine Nuts combines bow tie pasta, crispy Pancetta, and tangy myzithra cheese for a satisfying and delicious dinner.
Servings: 4
Calories: 800kcal
Ingredients
- 5 oz pancetta chopped
- 1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh sage
- 1/8 lb. pine nuts
- 1/2 lb. dried farfalle bow tie pasta
- 1 c. finely grated myzithra cheese
- 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, then arrange the pine nuts on the sheet in a single layer. Toast in the oven for 5 to 10 minutes, or until the nuts turn a light golden brown. Set aside to cool.
- Cook pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain, but reserve the cooking water. Return the pasta to the pot. Set aside.
- Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, then add the pancetta and cook for about 4 minutes. Add the onion and garlic and cook for another 3 minutes until softened. Add the pine nuts and 1 tablespoon of the sage to the pan and cook for another minute to warm the ingredients. Turn off the heat.
- Add the pancetta mixture to the al dente pasta in the pot. Add 1 cup of reserved water, cheese, and butter, then toss together to coat the pasta and melt the butter.
- Season to taste with salt and a generous amount of pepper, then garnish with the remaining sage. Serve hot.
Notes
To store, put your pasta in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To freeze, place the pasta in a freezer-safe container and it will keep for up to 2 months.
For reheating, thaw in the refrigerator overnight if frozen, then warm in a skillet over medium heat, adding a splash of reserved pasta water or broth to maintain moisture.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 800kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 55g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 18g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 98mg | Sodium: 628mg | Potassium: 394mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 795IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 467mg | Iron: 2mg
