Recipe

Penne With Pancetta And Garlic Cream Recipe

Add Step-by-Step Photos	Luisascatering / All my dishes 1 year, 1 month ago This recipe was given to my boyfriend by his father (who is a great cook). My boyfriend made it for me last night since I was in the hospital visiting my mom. It was so delicious. I love when he cooks (which is very rare!) Prep:30m Cook:30m Servings:6	Luisascater
	pasta penne garlic pancetta

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Ingredients

1 pound fresh penne or other ridged pasta tubes (we used dried organic penne from Trader Joe's that is excellent)

1 tsp. kosher salt

1 tsp. olive oil

1/4 pound pancetta, diced

1 head garlic, roasted

3 cloves garlic, chopped

3 roma tomatoes, seeded and diced

1/2 cup dry white wine

1 1/2 cups heavy cream

1/2 cup grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese

kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper to taste

6 large fresh basil leaves, chiffonade

Directions

Bring 8 cups salted water to a boil in a large pot. Add the penne. Return the water to a boil and cook the pasta for 2 or 3 minutes, or until al dente. Drain the pasta, toss with the olive oil, and set aside.

In a very large saute pan over med-high heat, cook the diced pancetta for 6-8 minutes, or until crisp. Remove the pancetta from the saute pan and set it aside.

Squeeze the pulp from the head of roasted garlic. Add it, and the chopped garlic to the pancetta oil in the pan and saute until the mixture begins to give off its aroma, 2-3 minutes. Add the tomatoes and saute for 1-2 minutes. Add the wine and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until about 2 tablespoons of the liquid remain. Add the cream and cook for 4-5 more minutes, or until the cream thickens. Add half the Parmesan cheese and season the mixture with salt & pepper. Add the pasta and pancetta, mix together, and cook just until the pasta is heated through.

Place the pasta on a serving platter and top with the remaining cheese and basil leaves.

NOTE: If you can't find pancetta easily, substitute pepper bacon.

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mamalou 1 year, 1 month ago said:
A fiver for sure! Looks delicious!

trigger 1 year, 1 month ago said:
Roasted garlic makes a difference I look forward to in a quality Penne With Pancetta And Garlic Cream.
Look great
Five forks

cookingforfun 1 year, 1 month ago said:
Great recipe 5 from me :)
Arthur

linspj 1 year, 1 month ago said:
I am sure to try this soon. ^5...gotta love it when the guys cook for us!

wndwrd 1 year, 1 month ago said:
I made this last night. I couldnt find Pancetta , so I added shrimp instead . It was so GOOD !!!! I want to try it with the pancetta too. As soon as I can find some !! My boyfriend said it was better then having it in a restaurant ! I LOVE when I make something that everyone loves. :)

binky67 1 year, 1 month ago said:
This sounds so good, I want it right now!!!

krumkake 1 year ago said:
I'm not sure if I should slap you or kiss you for this recipe! I made it tonight and my husband and I fought over who was going to get to lick the pan clean - who needs dishclothes with this recipe?!? Man, this is a 5fork+. The flavors are wonderful together - the tomatoes with the basil, the roasted and diced fresh garlic, the wine and cream...I can't say enough GOOD things about this one, folks. TRY IT - YOU'LL LOVE IT! Thanks, Luisa (and my hips send a big shout-out, too)

lilliancooks 11 months, 3 weeks ago said:
I love all the ingredients in this recipe! Great photo also!

conner909 11 months, 3 weeks ago said:
This looks absolutely fantastic!

meals4abby 11 months, 1 week ago said:
This is nothing short of perfection!! Not only do I know I'll be making it, but will be making it often! Well as often as I can get away with without gaining 50 pounds!

kukla 10 months, 2 weeks ago said:
I'm thinkin' your boyfriend is a keeper :)

laurieg 3 months, 1 week ago said:
Finally made this! It has been sitting in the recipes to try portion of my cookbook for months LOL. Awesome recipe. Although to be honest I made a few minor changes 1. I had red wine opened not white so I used that, 2. made it with spagetti not penne. and 3. I used the tomatoes from my garden and they are not roma. Still awesome. SIL and kids ate over and loved it. Thanks

mommyluvs2cook 3 months, 1 week ago said:
OMG this makes my mouth water!

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