Name: Cheesy pancetta pasta with pangrattato
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: Cheesy pancetta pasta; 350 gram penne; 1/2 medium cauliflower, cut into florets; 3 teaspoon olive oil; 150 gram pancetta or bacon, chopped; 1/2 cup (125ml) dry white wine; 1/2 cup (125ml) light thickened cream; 1/2 cup (60g) grated vintage cheddar; 1/2 cup (40g) grated parmesan; 2 tablespoon basil leaves; Pangrattato; 150 gram stale bread, crusts removed, torn; 45 gram can anchovies, oil reserved; 1/2 teaspoon dried chilli flakes (optional); 2 tablespoon olive oil

Ingredients

Cheesy pancetta pasta

350 gram penne

1/2 medium cauliflower, cut into florets

3 teaspoon olive oil

150 gram pancetta or bacon, chopped

1/2 cup (125ml) dry white wine

1/2 cup (125ml) light thickened cream

1/2 cup (60g) grated vintage cheddar

1/2 cup (40g) grated parmesan

2 tablespoon basil leaves

Pangrattato

150 gram stale bread, crusts removed, torn

45 gram can anchovies, oil reserved

1/2 teaspoon dried chilli flakes (optional)

2 tablespoon olive oil

Method

1.Bring a saucepan of salted water to the boil. Cook penne according to packet directions. Drain.

2.Meanwhile, bring a second saucepan of salted water to the boil. Cook cauliflower florets 5-7 minutes, until tender. Drain.

3.Heat oil in a large saucepan on high. Cook pancetta 3-4 minutes, until crisp. Add cauliflower. Cook 3-4 minutes, until lightly browned. Add wine. Cook 2-3 minutes, until wine evaporates. Add pasta, cream, cheddar and parmesan to pan. Toss to heat through. Season and remove from heat.

4.To make pangrattato: place bread, anchovies, reserved oil and chilli flakes in a food processor. Process until crumbs form.

5.Heat oil in a frying pan on medium-high. Cook breadcrumb mixture, stirring, 2-3 minutes, until golden. Scatter pangrattato and basil leaves over hot pasta, to serve.

This dish will easily serve six, but if you’re catering for a party of four, any letftovers can be reheated the next day for a tasty lunch or quick dinner for two. We love using the traditional Italian topping pangrattato on its own fer a quick simple dressing for pasta. Or toss it through steamed broccoli as a side dish.
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