Pancetta and Pesto Pasta

Name: Pancetta and Pesto Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups pasta cooked (bucatini, spaghetti, penne or fusilli); ⅓ cup hot pasta water; 1½ cups chopped pancetta; 1 tablespoon olive oil; ½ cup basil pesto (homemade or store bought)*; 1-2 pinches salt (best to salt after depending on how salty the pancetta is); 1-2 dashes pepper; 3-4 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese

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Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings
4 servings
Calories
703 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Italian

Pancetta and Pesto Pasta

Gianna Palmer

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Easy 30-Minute Pancetta Pesto Pasta is a flavorful dish with basil pesto, bucatini, and delicious pancetta. A simple recipe that is a perfect dinner when you're short on time!

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Ingredients

Servings

3 cups pasta cooked (bucatini, spaghetti, penne or fusilli)
⅓ cup hot pasta water
1½ cups chopped pancetta (200 grams)
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ cup basil pesto (homemade or store bought)* 120
1-2 pinches salt (best to salt after depending on how salty the pancetta is)
1-2 dashes pepper

*Basil Pesto - homemade

EXTRAS

3-4 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese

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Instructions

While the pancetta is cooking, cook the pasta in boiling salted water until al dente.
In a large pan add the olive oil and the pancetta cook on medium heat until cooked and golden, add the pesto and stir to combine, add the cooked drained pasta and the pasta water, heat on high stirring and tossing continuously for 30 - 45 seconds, it should remain creamy do not over cook. Top with freshly gated parmesan cheese if desired before serving. Enjoy!

Notes

Any leftover pasta should be placed in an airtight container and refrigerated. Reheat on the stove or microwave. It will keep for 3-4 days in the fridge.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 703kcal (35%) Carbohydrates 37g (12%) Protein 20g (40%) Fat 52g (80%) Saturated Fat 15g (75%) Polyunsaturated Fat 6g Monounsaturated Fat 18g Trans Fat 0.1g Cholesterol 64mg (21%) Sodium 1041mg (43%) Potassium 232mg (7%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 692IU (14%) Calcium 96mg (10%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 703 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	703kcal	35%
Carbohydrates	37g	12%
Protein	20g	40%
Fat	52g	80%
Saturated Fat	15g	75%
Polyunsaturated Fat	6g	35%
Monounsaturated Fat	18g	90%
Trans Fat	0.1g	5%
Cholesterol	64mg	21%
Sodium	1041mg	43%
Potassium	232mg	5%
Fiber	2g	8%
Sugar	2g	4%
Vitamin A	692IU	14%
Calcium	96mg	10%
Iron	2mg	11%