shells, cannellini beans and pancetta

Calais, ME
Updated on Sep 8, 2013

Italian Comfort food!

prep time 30 Min
cook time 40 Min
method ---
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 pound shells pasta
  • 2 cans 14 ounces cannellini beans
  • 1/2 pound pancetta
  • 2 cups peeled tomatoes, crushed by hand
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary
  • - hot pepper to taste
  • - extra virgin olive oil
  • - pecorino cheese (you can use parmesan)

How To Make shells, cannellini beans and pancetta

  • Step 1
    In a large pan, add some olive oil and saute the garlic. Once the garlic turns golden, add the rosemary and the pancetta cut into small cubes.
  • Step 2
    Let the pancetta color just a bit on all sides and add the white wine and hot pepper as desired. Let the alcohol completely evaporate.
  • Step 3
    Drain the beans and add them to the pan and let everything cook for 2-3 minutes.
  • Step 4
    Add the tomatoes and continue to cook for an additional 10 minutes on medium heat.
  • Step 5
    Separately cook the pasta and remove it when it al dente.
  • Step 6
    Add to the pan the pasta and continue cooking everything together for 2-3 minutes by tossing all the ingredients. Add some pecorino cheese and toss a little more.
  • Step 7
    Serve with a few drops of extra-virgin olive oil.

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Culture: Italian
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