Hearty ZENB Penne with Pancetta & Tomatoes
SERVES 4
PREP TIME 5 minutes
COOK TIME 20 minutes
TOTAL TIME 25 minutes
NUTRITION FACTS
Serving Size: 469g
Servings: 4
Calories: 520
Amount per Serving* | % Daily Value | |
Total Fat | 16g | 21% |
Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
Cholesterol | 30mg | 10% |
Sodium | 1310mg | 57% |
Carbohydrates | 71g | 26% |
Dietary Fiber | 15g | 54% |
Total Sugar | 12g | |
Protein | 28g | |
Vitamin A | 6% | |
Vitamin C | 20% | |
Calcium | 262mg | 20% |
Iron | 7mg | 40% |
Potassium | 1261mg | 25% |
FEATURED IN RECIPE
ZENB Pasta Variety
This chef-crafted recipe brings to life a flavorful version of a classic Italian pasta dish. Using ZENB Penne Pasta, this dish delivers a good source of fiber and stays low in calories. Taking only 25 minutes to make, this recipe combines convenience with elevated taste appeal.
INGREDIENTS
- 12 ounces ZENB Yellow Pea Penne Pasta, uncooked
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 ounces pancetta, cut into ½ inch cubes
- 1 small red onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, sliced 1 can (28 ounces) crushed San Marzano tomatoes
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/3 cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese
- 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
- ground black pepper
INSTRUCTIONS
1.Cook ZENB Pasta 2 minutes less than directed on package. Reserve 1 cup pasta cooking water; drain.
2.Meanwhile, heat oil, pancetta, onion and garlic in large skillet on medium heat. Cook 4-6 minutes, stirring occasionally until onions are translucent. Stir in reserved pasta water, tomatoes, salt and pepper flakes; bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook 8-10 minutes while scraping up the browned bits on bottom of pan until sauce is slightly thickened. Stir in pasta; cook 1-2 minutes, until pasta is tender.
3.Remove pan from heat; add cheese and vinegar. Mix gently until cheese is melted and well combined. Garnish with freshly ground black pepper before serving.
Tasty Tips
For 2 servings, this recipe can easily be cut in half.
This dish is a flavorful version of classic Italian pasta all’ Amatriciana. The Italian original utilizes guanciale, or salt-cured pork jowl, instead of pancetta. Pancetta is a cured, unsmoked pork belly. It is usually available near the specialty cheeses in the refrigerated deli section of the grocery store.
Chopped bacon would be a great substitute for the pancetta.
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