Broccolini and Pancetta Cavatappi

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Ingredients

  • ½ (16-oz) pkg cavatappi pasta (or use penne)
  • ½ (4-oz) pkg diced pancetta
  • ½ lb broccolini, cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ¼ cup half-and-half
  • ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, divided
  • ¼ tsp kosher salt
  • ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, reserving ¼ cup pasta water.
  2. Meanwhile, cook pancetta in a large skillet over medium-high heat 4 to 5 minutes or until browned and crisp. Drain pancetta on paper towels, reserving drippings in skillet.
  3. Cook broccolini and garlic in hot drippings in skillet over medium-high heat 3 to 5 minutes or until broccolini is crisp-tender.
  4. Reduce heat to medium-low; add pasta, pancetta, half-and-half, ¼ cup cheese, salt, pepper, and enough pasta water to make a thin sauce. Cook to 2 to 3 minutes or until sauce slightly thickened, stirring occasionally.
  5. Serve pasta sprinkled with remaining ¼ cup cheese.

Nutritional Information

Main Total
Servings 3
Calories
494
494
Fat (g) 15 15
Sat. Fat (g) 7 7
Protein (g) 23 23
Carb (g) 64 64
Fiber (g) 4 4
Sodium (mg) 832 832

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