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Pancetta and Pesto Pasta
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!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 703 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 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
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!
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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
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
% 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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.