Pancetta-and-Fig Pasta

By dyannucci

MAKES: 6 servings HANDS-ON TIME: 25 min. TOTAL TIME: 35 min.

Bucatini is a hearty, hollow, spaghetti-like pasta. You can easily substitute linguine or fettuccine if you prefer.

Ingredients

• (16-oz.) package bucatini pasta
• 5 oz. thinly sliced pancetta,chopped (about I cup)
• 2 shallots, minced
• I garlic clove, minced
• 3/4 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 12 fresh figs, quartered
• 1/3 cup torn basil leaves

Details

Preparation time 25mins
Cooking time 35mins

Preparation

Step 1

1. Cook pasta in boiling salted water according to package directions; drain, reserving I cup hot pasta water.

2. Saute pancetta, shallots, and garlic in a large skillet over medium heat 6 to 7 minutes or until pancetta is golden and shallots are tender. Add cream, cheese, and hot cooked pasta; cook, stirring constantly, 2 to 3 minutes or until cheese is melted. Stir in 3/4 to 1 cup reserved pasta water until creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Transfer to a serving dish. Sprinkle with figs and basil. Serve immediately