Parmesan Penne with pancetta

By ezunich

Ingredients

• 8 oz dry penne pasta
• 2 tbs olive oil
• 3 oz pancetta, diced
• 1 tbs minced fresh garlic
• 1/2 cup dry white wine
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
• 2 tbs minced fresh parsley
• salt and pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Cook pasta according to instructions on package. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium. Add pancetta and cook until crisp. Transfer pancetta to a paper-towel-lined plate. Drain off all but 2 tbs drippings. Add garlic to skillet and cook over medium high heat until fragrant, 30 seconds. Deglaze pan with wine and reduce by half, 2 minutes. Stir in pasta, tossing to coat, then stir in Parmesan, parsley and pancetta; season with salt and pepper.