Pasta Recipe - Pasta with Pancetta & Walnuts

Recipes

Pasta with Pancetta & Walnuts

Submitted By: Chef Edie Franz

Toasted California walnuts add crunch to this light, flavorful, colorful pasta dish that features smoky pancetta and peppery arugula.

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Ingredients

1 cup chopped pancetta (Italian sausage, lean bacon, or vegetables can be substituted)

1 cup toasted California walnuts

1/2 cup chopped onion

4 medium chopped garlic cloves

1/2 cup white wine

1/2 cup chopped fresh basil

1/4 cup chopped fresh thyme

1 cup chopped fresh arugula

1/4 cup light olive oil

1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil

Freshly grated Romano and Parmesan cheese

1 pound penne or linguine pasta

Directions

Bring 4 quarts of water to a rolling boil, and add the pasta. Cook 10 minutes or until al-dente, drain and reserve.
Heat the olive oil in a sauté pan, and add the onion, garlic. Sauté for 5 minutes, or until the pancetta is crisp and golden.
Add white wine, basil and thyme, cook 3 minutes. Add arugula, walnuts, extra virgin olive oil, add salt and freshly grated white pepper to taste, then toss with the reserved pasta and toss well.
Divide the pasta evenly among four dinner plates, top with grated cheese and serve.

Recipe provided courtesy of Chef Edie Franz, The Faultline Restaurant