Pancetta Aglio e Olio
Pancetta aglio e olio – thick cut pancetta, parmesan, EVOO, chilli flakes and lots of garlic.
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 5 minutes mins
Total Time 15 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian, pasta
Servings 1 person
Calories 600 kcal
- 2 oz Capellini pasta
- ¼ cup Pancetta chopped
- 3 tbsp Olive oil extra virgin
- 2 tbsp Garlic cloves finely chopped
- 1 tsp Chilli flakes
- 1½ tsp oregano seasoning
- 1 tbsp Salt
- 1 tbsp Parmesan shredded
Bring a large pot of water to boil, add salt and cook the pasta till al dente. It takes about 7-8 minutes.
Meanwhile, prep your other ingredients. Add the chopped pancetta to a pan and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until crackling. Remove the pancetta with the fat in a bowl and set aside.
Wipe the pan clean to make sure there is no bacon fat residue. Overcooking it would not be pleasant. Heat olive oil in a pan, add and cook the garlic for a minute. Add the chilli flakes and mix well.
Turn the cooked pasta, seasoning and 1/2 cup pasta water and mix well.
Cook for 2-3 minutes of high. Mix the cooked pancetta and some of the fat. Garnish with parmesan and fresh basil.