Pancetta and Mascarpone Anelli
A simple creamy full of flavour Pasta Dish. Mascarpone Pasta made with mascarpone cheese and pancetta. Make it with homemade Mascarpone, so easy and delicious.
- Prep time
- 15 min
- Cook time
- 10 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1/2 cup diced pancetta (or bacon)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1-2 stems rosemary ((leaves removed and chopped))
- 2 tablespoons vodka
- 1/2 -3/4 cup mascarpone ((I used 1/2 cup))
- 2 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 1-2 dashes pepper
- pinch salt
- 3 cups cooked pasta ((short pasta))
Instructions
- 1
In a large pot of boiling salted water cook pasta al dente. While the water is boiling chop your pancetta and rosemary leaves.
- 2
While the pasta is cooking, in a medium frying pan add the olive oil, pancetta and rosemary, cook 2-3 minutes until golden (stirring occasionally). Add the vodka and cook on medium high heat about 2 minutes or until stops smoking.
- 3
While the pancetta is cooking, in a large bowl whisk together the mascarpone, parmesan cheese and 2 tablespoons of pasta water.
- 4
Add the well drained (never rinse) pasta and hot pancetta mixture, toss gently and serve immediately with a sprinkle of freshly grated parmesan cheese. Enjoy!