SPAGHETTI WITH PANCETTA, GREEN BEANS, AND BASIL

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Pancetta (Italian cured bacon) adds salty flavor to this pasta dish; its richness is balanced by crisp-tender green beans and aromatic basil.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 5

8 ounces spaghetti
4 ounces pancetta, diced, or 4 slices bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
3/4 pound green beans (stem ends removed), halved crosswise
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
1 cup fresh basil leaves, roughly torn

Steps:

  • In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta until al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta water; drain pasta, and return to pot.
  • Meanwhile, cook pancetta in a large skillet over medium until browned and crisp, 10 to 12 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain. Pour off all but 1 tablespoon fat from skillet (reserve skillet).
  • Add green beans to skillet; season with salt and pepper. Cover, and cook until beans are crisp-tender, 5 to 7 minutes; transfer to pot with pasta. Add pancetta, cup Parmesan, and enough reserved pasta water to create a thin sauce that coats pasta. Top with basil and remaining cup Parmesan; serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 382 g, Fat 12 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 21 g

king Mafia
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Thanks for sharing this recipe! I'm always looking for new and exciting dishes to try.


Aristocats 2004
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This recipe looks delicious! I can't wait to try it.


BS AsiF GAMING
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Is this dish suitable for a vegan diet?


BONGANI MAHALEPA
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What kind of wine would you recommend pairing with this dish?


Vanessa Meredith
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Can I make this dish ahead of time?


bhawani Bista
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I'm allergic to pancetta. Can I substitute another ingredient?


Alien but live on earth
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This recipe is way too complicated. I ended up giving up and ordering takeout.


Larry Briggs
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my dish didn't look anything like the picture.


Pranto Mollick
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This recipe was a complete failure. The pancetta was tough and the green beans were mushy.


js0
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my dish turned out bland. I think I might have added too much water.


Issaka Wahab
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This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.


Khokhar badsha
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Aaron Musongole
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The end result is a delicious and impressive dish.


Nalugwa Hasifa
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The basil really makes this dish. I would definitely recommend using fresh basil if you can.


Mitchy Mweene
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I'm not a huge fan of green beans, but they were surprisingly good in this dish.


The18thgirl fay
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover pancetta.


Joy Das
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I love this recipe! It's so simple, yet so flavorful.


Shihab Hasan
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This is my new go-to spaghetti recipe. It's so easy to make and always turns out perfect.


Odrik Namanya
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I made this for dinner last night and it was delicious! I used turkey pancetta instead of pork pancetta and it was still very flavorful.


bts& blackpink
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This spaghetti dish was a hit! The pancetta added a lovely smoky flavor and the green beans gave it a nice crunch. The basil was the perfect finishing touch.


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