Penne with Pancetta

Name: Penne with Pancetta
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 5 serving(s)
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

Submitted by ratherbeswimmin

"Originates from Spoodles at Disney's Boardwalk Resort, Orlando, Florida. Adapted for my family's taste."

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Ready In:: 50mins
Ingredients:: 10
Serves:: 5

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

Over medium heat, fry pancetta in hot oil in a large pot until crisp; transfer pancetta to papertowel lined plates to let drain.
Reserve 1 tablespoon drippings in the pot.
Saute onions in drippings for 3-4 minutes.
Add in garlic and cook/stir for 2-3 minutes.
Add in tomatoes, salt, and peppers; stir to combine.
Cook, stirring frequently, for 10 minutes or until thickened.
Add penne; stir and cook until heated through.
Sprinkle with pancetta.
Sprinkle with Romano or Parmesan cheese.