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Orecchiette Pasta With Kale Pancetta And Oregano Recipe

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  • To make your own pancetta give this recipe a try. I've not yet tried it myself but it seems rather fool proof and I can be a bit of a fool in the kitchen and the garden at times. : ) http://www.leitesculinaria.com/recipes/cookbook/homemade_pancetta.html
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  • Whilst that boils, wash your kale and chop it into bite sized-sections. Discard the tough bottom portion of the stems.
  • Stir in the pasta into the boiling water.
  • While this cooks, render the pancetta in olive oil over medium heat. Brown it evenly.
  • Stir in the garlic and red pepper flakes. Stir until evenly distributed.
  • Add as much chopped kale as will fit and toss until it wilts. Then add the rest of the kale.
  • Ladle 60ml/1/4 cup of the pasta cooking water over the kale.
  • Toss in the oregano and cook 3-4 minutes or until kale is no longer tough.
  • Taste and add salt.
  • When the pasta is al dente, drain and add to the pan of kale and pancetta.
  • Sprinkle with the parmigiano-reggiano, toss, and serve.

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  • suestonebender 16 years ago
    Ooo ... shut your mouth. That's just foreplay ...


    FORK!

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  • suestonebender 16 years ago
    God, baby ~laughs~

    (runs to get you that tshirt ... )

    No, bull ...
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  • baron_grayson 16 years ago
    I also think I should like to make the pancetta unrolled and use it for my almond stuffed date recipe with the balsamic...though I think that would be best with a smoked bacon.
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  • baron_grayson 16 years ago
    I've never made pancetta but I was curious and googled it one night. It doesn't seem complicated because there is no smoking involved. It's a cured and dried meat and the prep I have listed says it is not meant to be eaten raw.

    I -have- eaten pancetta raw from delis that make it here locally but now I wonder. Ah well....I have never been sick. Strong like ox. ~laugh~
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  • suestonebender 16 years ago
    I had no idea about the history behind kale, but this explains my attraction to it. You'll know what I mean.

    And it never occurred to me that you could make your own pancetta! One of my favourite indulgences. I can't wait to try this. My mouth is watering right now. Feed me ~grins~
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