Yield: 4 servings
| Measure | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 4 tablespoons | Virgin olive oil |
| 1 medium | Onion; chopped 1/2" dice |
| ¼ pounds | Pancetta; cut 1/4" dice |
| 1 teaspoon | Crushed red pepper flakes |
| 2 cups | Basic Tomato Sauce; see * Note |
| 1 pounds | Penne pasta |
| 2 tablespoons | Salt |
| ¼ pounds | Freshly-grated Pecorino cheese |
* Note: See the "Basic Tomato Sauce" recipe which is included in this collection.
Bring 6 quarts of water to a boil and add 2 tablespoons salt. In a large 12- to 14-inch saute pan heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion, pancetta and saute until the onion is translucent and very soft, about 8 to 10 minutes. Add the red pepper flakes and Basic Tomato Sauce and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer for about 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Add the penne to the boiling water and cook according to the package directions, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain the pasta in a colander over the sink. Pour the hot pasta into the sauce pan. Return the pasta mixture to the stove and cook for about 1 minute longer, mixing thoroughly. Pour the pasta into a heated serving dish, sprinkle with lots of grated cheese and serve immediately. This recipe yields 4 servings.
Recipe Source: MOLTO MARIO with Mario Batali From the TV FOOD NETWORK - (Show # MB-5648 broadcast 02-21-1996) Downloaded from their Web-Site -
Formatted for MasterCook by Joe Comiskey, aka MR MAD - jpmd44a@...
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07-10-1998
Recipe by: Mario Batali
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