ORECCHIETTE WITH SHRIMP, PANCETTA AND FRESNO CHILES

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"Orecchiette is almost a forgotten pasta. I love these 'little ears.'"

Provided by Geoffrey Zakarian

Time 35m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Kosher salt
1 pound orecchiette
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
8 ounces pancetta, cut into medium dice
8 ounces large shrimp, peeled, deveined, tails removed, sliced lengthwise
2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 small Fresno chile peppers, seeded and sliced into very thin rings
1/2 cup freshly grated pecorino romano 1/2 cup roughly chopped fresh green or purple basil leaves

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. When the water is thoroughly boiling, add the pasta and cook according to the package directions until al dente.
  • In a large skillet or shallow Dutch oven over medium-low heat, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil and cook the pancetta to render the fat and crisp it, about 8 minutes. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Pour off and discard all but 1 tablespoon fat from the skillet. Raise the heat to medium and add 1 tablespoon olive oil. When the oil is hot, add the shrimp, garlic and red pepper flakes. Stir quickly and often so the garlic does not burn, 2 minutes at the most; the shrimp should be slightly undercooked.
  • Remove the shrimp to a warm bowl. Move the skillet off the heat. Drain the pasta, reserving about 1/2 cup pasta water. Add the hot pasta to the skillet or Dutch oven and return to medium heat. Add the pancetta, shrimp and reserved pasta water. Drizzle with the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil. Toss and stir until the juices are combined and the shrimp is cooked through, about 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and add the chile peppers, cheese and basil. Do not stir. Serve immediately, family-style.

Kingheart TV
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Overall, this was a great recipe. I would definitely make it again.


Joseph Kaikai
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This dish was a bit too spicy for me, but I think it would be perfect for someone who likes a little heat.


Gavin Hickey
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I loved the simplicity of this dish. It was easy to make and the flavors were amazing.


Hayat Dogar
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This was my first time making orecchiette and it was a bit tricky, but the end result was worth it. The dish was delicious and I would definitely make it again.


Sandip nepali
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I'm not a big fan of shrimp, but I thought this dish was still very good. The pancetta and fresno chiles added a lot of flavor.


Moges Hidoto
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This was a great recipe! I made it for a party and everyone loved it. The orecchiette was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and delicious.


Aisha mbabazi
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I thought the orecchiette with shrimp, pancetta, and fresno chiles was delicious! I would definitely make it again.


Airen Akter
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This dish was a bit too salty for my taste, but the orecchiette was cooked perfectly.


Konke Mbalo
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Overall, this was a good recipe. I would make it again, but I would probably adjust the amount of spice to my liking.


Md Tuhed
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I thought the orecchiette was a bit too al dente for my taste, but the sauce was very flavorful.


Ali aijaz
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This was my first time making orecchiette and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the dish was delicious.


amel bengrina
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I loved the combination of flavors in this dish. The shrimp, pancetta, and fresno chiles all worked together perfectly.


KM KING
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This dish was easy to make and very flavorful. I would definitely recommend it to others.


ahmed Op
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I thought the orecchiette was a bit bland. I would have liked more flavor from the shrimp and pancetta.


Mosarof Hossain
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The orecchiette with shrimp, pancetta, and fresno chiles was a bit too spicy for my taste, but overall it was a good dish.


Owusu Paul Senior
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This was a great recipe! I made it for my family and they all loved it. The orecchiette was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and delicious.


Bruce Lawrence
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I followed the recipe exactly and the orecchiette turned out perfectly. The shrimp were cooked just right and the pancetta added a nice salty flavor.


PAKISTAN BEAUTIFUL
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This orecchiette dish was a hit! The combination of shrimp, pancetta, and fresno chiles created a flavorful and balanced dish that was perfect for a weeknight meal.


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