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Penne Pasta with Ricotta and Tomato sauce

This Penne Pasta with Ricotta, Pancetta and Tomato Sauce is a current favourite of mine that I just cannot get enough of. It’s super tasty and incredibly easy to make. Delicious comfort food!

Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
2 mins
Total Time
22 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 476 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 1 clove garlic finely chopped
  • 1 cup smoked pancetta cubed (100g)
  • 14.1 oz penne pasta (400g)
  • 1/4 cup ricotta good quality (50g)
  • 1 1/4 cups crushed strained tomatoes passata (250g)
  • 1/3 cup reserved pasta water plus 3-4 tbsp if needed (125ml)
  • 1 tbsp oregano dried
  • 1/4 cup red wine (60ml)
  • 0.7 oz parmesan plus extra for seasoning (20g)
  • 1 pinch salt and pepper , to season

Instructions

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  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to the boil and cook the penne pasta according to packet instructions. 
  2. Add the pancetta to a large pan and fry for 1-2 minutes until it starts to brown. There should be enough oil in the pan from the pancetta at this point but if not add 1/2 tbsp olive oil.
  3. Add the garlic and oregano and fry for 30 seconds then add the red wine and reduce for 1 minute. Add the passata and 1/3 cup (125ml) of reserved pasta water. Cook the sauce for 3-4 minutes until it has reduced then turn off the heat. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Add the ricotta and parmesan and stir until completely combined with the tomato. Place back on the heat and add roughly 3-4 tbsp of the pasta water. 
  5. Add the drained pasta and toss until completely coated in the sauce. Top with an extra dollop of ricotta and sprinkling of pepper if desired.

Notes

  • The ricotta will look grainy, do not worry.
  • Make sure to reserve the starchy pasta water to add to the sauce, do not replace with normal water.
  • You can ubstitute pancetta for sun-dried tomatoes or capers 

Nutrition Information

Calories 476kcal (24%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 476

% Daily Value*

Calories 476kcal 24%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.