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Easy Pancetta Rigatoni

Easy Pancetta Rigatoni
2016-05-18 04:52:25
Serves 8
Easy Pancetta Rigatoni with fresh basil and fresh oregano. This is the ultimate Italian food, made with tiny pieces of Italian pancetta, fresh herbs and freshly grated parmesan cheese. This is an easy recipe and so delicious, it is hard to just eat one serving, everyone came back for a second helping. I am always looking for easy meals these days. I am in the middle of finishing my new cookbook "Flavors of the Southwest" and have been putting all my energy into editing, proof reading and retaking so of the pictures. I am a perfectionist, it goes without saying (I am a Virgo) plus the fact that I have been in advertising and printing for nearly thirty years now. I am so excited to be nearly finished. I feel so blessed I have so many wonderful friends and family that are helping me proof read and make the final edits. I have learned so much in the last two years, I am extremely grateful for this experience. I have really grown as a person and have bonded with some wonderful people. I am feeling very blessed and I know my family is ready to start eating regular food once again, I have made most of the recipes in the book at least three or more times. They were happy this week when I made some Italian food instead of spicy southwestern cuisine. Thank you for your support and loyalty. Bon Appetit, Cecelia
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Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
30 min
Total Time
40 min
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
30 min
Total Time
40 min
Ingredients
  1. ¼ cup olive oil
  2. 1/2 cup chopped pancetta
  3. 1 medium onion, chopped
  4. 6 large garlic cloves, minced
  5. 1 (28 ounce) can petite tomatoes
  6. 1 cup kalamata olives
  7. 2 tablespoons fresh chopped basil
  8. 2 tablespoons fresh chopped oregano
  9. 2 tablespoon tomato paste
  10. 2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
  11. 1 tablespoon parmesan cheese
  12. 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  13. Salt and pepper to taste
  14. 1 pound rigatoni pasta
Garnish
  1. 1/4 cup fresh Parmesan Cheese
  2. 1 tablespoon chopped basil
Instructions
  1. In deep pot sauté two tablespoons olive oil, pancetta, onion and garlic cloves until translucent (about 3 minutes on medium heat).
  2. Add diced tomatoes, tomato paste, salt, pepper and spices.
  3. Simmer about 40 minutes.
  4. Then add olives and cook another 5 minutes. (This prevents a briny sauce.)
  5. Meantime cook rigatoni pasta according to package directions, drain pasta saving 1/4 -1/2 cup pasta water.
  6. Add rigatoni to serving dish, then add sauce and pasta water, gently toss until pasta is covered.
  7. Garnish with parmesan cheese and fresh basil.
  8. Serve immediately.
Notes
  1. Pancetta can be salty, so always taste before adding extra salt.
By Cecelia Dardanes
Cecelia's Good Stuff http://ceceliasgoodstuff.com/
Easy recipe for Italian Rigatoni with pancetta and fresh basil.

Easy recipe for Italian Rigatoni with pancetta and fresh basil.

Easy Pancetta Rigatoni

This Easy Pancetta Rigatoni recipe is the perfect dinner when you want something a delicious and simple dinner option.

Easy Pancetta Rigatoni

Too busy to prepare a big meal, this is a great dinner option, loaded with flavor and oh, so delicious!

Bon Appetit, Cecelia

Bon Appetit, Cecelia


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  1. k says

    May 6, 2017 at 11:48 am

    it doesn’t specify how much pancetta to use or what I’m suppose to do with the olives??

    Reply
    • Cecelia Dardanes says

      May 9, 2017 at 3:46 pm

      Kelly – I use about 1/2 cup chopped pancetta. It can be salty so be careful. The pancetta really add a lot of flavor to the dish. Thanks for stopping by.

      Reply
    • Cecelia Dardanes says

      May 19, 2017 at 6:22 am

      Toss the olives in the sauce right before serving. (Unless you like a briny sauce . . . I do but it is not for everyone.) Thank you Kelly – let me know what you think of the recipe.

      Reply

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