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Spaghetti With Parsley, Pancetta And Parmesan Recipe

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How to make it

  • Melt the butter on a low heat in a frying pan, add the pancetta strips and, stirring occasionally, cook gently for some 3 to 4 minutes or so until golden but not crispy;
  • Add the onion and garlic, mix in well and, again stirring occasionally, cook for a further 10 minutes or so until onions soft;
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper, add the parsley and chilli and combine everything together;
  • Meanwhile, fill a large pan with water with 1tbsp salt and 1tbsp olive oil, place over a high heat and bring to a boil;
  • Add the spaghetti, separate all the strands and cook on high heat for some 10 minutes or so until al dente;
  • Drain after first reserving a few tablespoons of the cooking water;
  • Heat the remaining 1tbsp oil on a medium heat in a small frying pan, add the pancetta rashers and fry until crisp before Removing to reserve on kitchen towel;
  • Add the spaghetti to the onion/parsley mixture and toss to combine well, adding some of the reserved pasta water to help the sauce coat the pasta;
  • Serve with the grated parmesan for spreading and a rasher of the crispy pancetta on top of each serving.

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  • pkusmc 5 years ago
    This sounds amazing, Don!
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