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Penne with Pancetta
 
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes
Ready In: 50 Minutes
Servings: 5
Originates from Spoodles at Disney's Boardwalk Resort, Orlando, Florida. Adapted for my family's taste.
Ingredients:
4 ounces pancetta or 4 ounces bacon, diced
1/4 cup olive oil
2 medium onions, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 (14 ounce) cans whole tomatoes, crushed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 -1 1/2 teaspoon dry crushed red pepper
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
12 ounces penne, cooked
shaved romano cheese or parmesan cheese
Directions:
1. Over medium heat, fry pancetta in hot oil in a large pot until crisp; transfer pancetta to papertowel lined plates to let drain.
2. Reserve 1 tablespoon drippings in the pot.
3. Saute onions in drippings for 3-4 minutes.
4. Add in garlic and cook/stir for 2-3 minutes.
5. Add in tomatoes, salt, and peppers; stir to combine.
6. Cook, stirring frequently, for 10 minutes or until thickened.
7. Add penne; stir and cook until heated through.
8. Sprinkle with pancetta.
9. Sprinkle with Romano or Parmesan cheese.
By RecipeOfHealth.com