Pasta with Pancetta | Pasta with Italian Bacon and Tomato Basil Sauce | Italian Food Recipes

By Vincenzo's Plate · 30 min

Ingredients

Instructions

1. Bring the 5 L of water to the boil in a large pot.
2. Finely chop the onion, and cut the basil and pancetta into strips.
3. Heat 3 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
4. Add the onion and let it simmer for a minute.
5. Add the pancetta and sauté for a few minutes.
6. Pour in the passata and stir with a wooden spoon.
7. Season with a sprinkle of salt and a handful of basil leaves, and stir again.
8. Simmer over low-medium heat for at least 15 minutes.
9. Once the water boils, add a sprinkle of salt and stir to dissolve it.
10. Cook the fusilli according to the packet instructions, then drain.
11. Add the drained pasta to the sauce and toss well to coat it.

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