Crispy Pancetta and Chilli Pasta
Delight your taste buds with this quick and flavorful Crispy Pancetta and Chilli Pasta recipe—perfect for busy weeknights or an impressive dinner for guests! This dish combines al dente spaghetti with crispy golden pancetta, infused with the aromatic kick of garlic and red chilli for a bold, zesty flavor. A drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of fresh parsley bring freshness to the mix, while grated parmesan ties everything together with its nutty richness. Ready in just 30 minutes, this easy pasta recipe delivers restaurant-quality flavors in the comfort of your home. Serve with a side of crusty bread or a crisp green salad for the ultimate meal! Keywords: crispy pancetta, chilli pasta, quick pasta recipe, easy dinner ideas, spaghetti recipes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 g spaghetti
- 150 g pancetta
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 red chilli
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley
- 50 g grated parmesan
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
Meanwhile, dice the pancetta into small cubes. Finely chop the garlic, deseed and finely slice the red chilli, and chop the parsley.
Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add the pancetta and cook for 4-5 minutes until crispy and golden, stirring occasionally.
Lower the heat slightly and add the garlic and chilli to the pan. Sauté for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
Add the cooked spaghetti directly into the frying pan with the pancetta, garlic, and chilli. Toss to coat the pasta evenly in the mixture.
Gradually add a few tablespoons of the reserved pasta water to the pan, if needed, to loosen the sauce and help it coat the pasta better.
Stir in the chopped parsley and season with salt and black pepper to taste. Continue tossing until everything is well combined and heated through.
Serve the pasta immediately, topped with grated parmesan cheese and an extra sprinkle of parsley, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
405 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 20.5 g | 26% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.4 g | 32% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 34 mg | 11% | |
| Sodium | 963 mg | 42% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 35.0 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.0 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.8 g | ||
| Protein | 18.4 g | 37% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 123 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 2.1 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 253 mg | 5% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
