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Orecchiette with Chicory , Pancetta & Garlic

Orecchiette with Chicory , Pancetta & Garlic
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Quick , simple & tasty recipe with only 6 ingredients. One of my favourite quick meals , found years ago in Australian House & Garden Magazine

Serves 4

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons- extra virgin olive oil.
  • 125g- pancetta or bacon , cut into slivers.
  • 4 -large cloves garlic , chopped.
  • 500g- orecchiette , or other short pasta like penne orfusilli.
  • Salt.(to taste).
  • 1 bunch- chicory or rocket , stems removed.
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Method

  1. Combine olive oil and pancetta in a pan (large enough to hold pasta later).
  2. cook over moderate heat until pancetta is golden & crisp (about 5mins.)
  3. Meanwhile , cook orecchiette in plenty of salted boiling water until nearly 'al dente'.
  4. Add garlic to pan with pancetta and cook until soft , add chicory (rocket).
  5. cook until wilted .
  6. Then add pasta and approx 1/2cup pasta water to pan with other ingredients.
  7. add salt to taste and drizzle over olive oil.
  8. Serve with crusty bread and a nice red.
  9. Preparation time approx 30 mins including cooking time.
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Notes & Tips

You can also cook the chicory in with the pasta, .

Recipe Rating

4
Preparation Time: 30M

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