Puttanesca pasta with pancetta

Pasta/Pizza - Puttanesca pasta with pancetta by Ilona C. - Recipia

Puttanesca pasta with pancetta combines short pasta with a tomato sauce, black olives and pancetta; the garlic is removed after browning. The original version is made with spaghetti, but I use short pasta, which is easier for little ones to eat, and the pieces of olives and pancetta stay whole. Prep: 10 minutes. Cook: 28 minutes. Total time: 38 minutes. Serves: 4. Approximately 530 kcal and 17 g protein per serving.

Ingredients

  • 3000 ml water
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 350 g short pasta
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 100 g pancetta
  • 100 g pitted black olives
  • 400 g tomato juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Preparation

1. Bring 3000 ml water and 1 teaspoon salt to a boil. Add the pasta and cook for 10 minutes or according to the package instructions, until cooked but still firm. 2. Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the peeled garlic clove and brown it for 1-2 minutes, then remove it. 3. Add the diced pancetta to the same pan and fry for 1 minute. Add the pitted black olives, tomato juice and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cover and cook over medium heat for 15 minutes. 4. Drain the pasta well, add it to the sauce and stir.

Notes

For a gluten-free version, use 350 g gluten-free pasta and check the cooking time on the package, which may vary from one shape to another. If the olives are very salty, taste the sauce before adding more salt; the pancetta adds salt too. A simple green salad is all you need on the side. Keep leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days; cooked pasta is best mixed with the sauce just before serving. If the tomato juice is very thin, leave the sauce to cook a little longer uncovered, until it thickens. Sometimes pancetta releases more fat than seems necessary; you can remove some before adding the sauce.

Frequently asked questions

Can green olives replace black olives?

Yes, you can use 50 g green olives and 50 g black olives. Taste the sauce before salting it, since olives can vary in saltiness.

Can I use passata instead of tomato juice?

Yes, use 400 g passata. If it is thick, the sauce will turn out thicker.

What should I do if the pasta has become too soft?

Next time, reduce the cooking time by 2 minutes from the time on the package. Then stir it into the hot sauce.

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Category: Pasta/Pizza Author: Ilona C. Views: 1050 Date: 11.11.2024
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