Pasta Pancetta

A delicious pasta dish that takes so little time to make. Using Italian bacon (pancetta) gives it a unique flavour and texture. Sure to impress any guest. Will easily serve 4-6. Increase quantities to taste and it will serve as many as you like.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 477 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ cup olive oil
• 2 cups fresh sliced mushrooms
• ½ cup chicken broth
• 4 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 (12 ounce) package linguine pasta
• 5 shallots, chopped
• 6 ounces pancetta bacon, diced
• ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 pinches dried oregano
• 2 pinches freshly ground black pepper

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.

Step 2

In a large skillet, cook pancetta in oil until just beginning to brown. Stir in shallots, garlic, and mushrooms: cook for one minute. Season with pepper and oregano, and pour in chicken broth. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat , and simmer for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cover, and continue to simmer for 5 to 7 minutes.

Step 3

Strain liquid from pan into cooked linguine, and add olive oil. Toss to coat. Divide pasta onto individual serving plates, and top with equal portions of pancetta and mushrooms. Garnish with freshly grated Parmesan.