This easy Italian inspired pasta is rich, creamy, and packed with savory flavor from Beretta Pancetta.
With just a few ingredients, you can create a delicious meal in about 20 minutes.
Easy Creamy Pancetta Pasta 🇮🇹
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Category
Pasta
Servings
4
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
20 minutes
Calories
540
Author:
Supermarket Italy
This easy Italian inspired pasta is rich, creamy, and packed with savory flavor from Beretta Pancetta.
With just a few ingredients, you can create a delicious meal in about 20 minutes.
Ingredients
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8 oz Beretta Pancetta, diced
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1 lb pasta (spaghetti, rigatoni, or penne)
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1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp black pepper
½ cup reserved pasta water
Fresh parsley (optional)
Directions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta until al dente.
Reserve ½ cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta.
While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
Add the pancetta and cook for 5–7 minutes until crispy and golden.
Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss with the pancetta.
Stir in the Parmesan cheese and black pepper.
Add reserved pasta water a little at a time until a light creamy sauce forms.
Garnish with parsley and extra Parmesan before serving.
Recipe Note
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