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Tomatoes, Pancetta, & Red Pepper Penne

Penne for your thoughts. This dynamic Italian dish is loaded with tomatoes, pancetta and red pepper. The next time you have a hankering for pasta, use your noodle and whip up a batch of this gourmet Italian dinner.  It’s amore.
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Course Pasta, Pasta, Rice & Grains, Salsa
Cuisine Continental

Servings 4 servings
Calories 1216.18 kcal

Ingredients

  

  • 3 tablespoon(s) butter
  • 2 tablespoon(s) vegetable oil
  • 1 1/4 inch thick slice pancetta, diced into 1/4 inch pieces
  • 3/4 cup(s) onions, finely diced
  • 2 cup(s) canned Italian plum tomatoes, chopped (or can use fresh)
  • 1/4 teaspoon(s) red pepper flakes
  • 1 dash(es) salt
  • 1 pound(s) penne
  • 4 tablespoon(s) parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1 tablespoon(s) parsley, chopped fresh

Instructions

 

  • In a large skillet heat butter and oil and saute pancetta until they brown, about four minutes.
  • Add onion and cook for four more minutes, until opaque.
  • Add tomatoes, salt and pepper.
  • Simmer for 20 minutes or until the oil and pancetta fat separate from the tomatoes; you will be able to see this quite clearly.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Meanwhile cook the penne until al dente.
  • Drain and return to pot.
  • Add 1/3 of sauce and mix well.
  • Transfer to large serving platter.
  • Pour remaining sauce over all.
  • Sprinkle cheese and parsley over all.
  • Ready in 40 min.

Nutrition

Calories: 1216.18kcalCarbohydrates: 56.08gProtein: 25.93gFat: 85gSaturated Fat: 33.29gCholesterol: 128.79mgSodium: 1120.15mgFiber: 5.04gSugar: 6.36g

Keyword Pork, Tomato
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