Casarecca with Spec, Pancetta, Red Wine & Cream

Pasta & Rice

Casarecca with Spec, Pancetta, Red Wine & Cream

Servings: 2 Total Time: 1 hr Difficulty: Beginner

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Casarecca with Spec Pancetta Red Wine & Cream

This delicious creamy pasta with casarecce and pancetta will be on the table in just 30 minutes!

Casarecca with Spec, Pancetta, Red Wine & Cream

Author: Lorraine Cauchi Cooking Method: Boiling, Frying Cuisine: Italian cuisine Courses: Pasta & Rice Recipe Keys: Quick Meals

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 15 mins Cook Time 45 mins Total Time 1 hr

Servings: 2

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

300g/10.5oz Casarecce Pasta

1 Tbsp Olive Oil

1 Small Onion, finely diced

300g/10.5oz Cherry Tomatoes, halved

80g/2.8oz Light Speck

80g/2.8oz Pancetta

100ml Red Wine

270ml Double Cream/Heavy Cream

½ Cup Warm water

Method

Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente.
In a large deep pan, heat a tablespoon olive oil. Saute the speck and pancetta together. Remove from pan and set aside.
Add the onions and cherry tomatoes, when they start to soften add the warm water and simmer for 30 minutes.
Add the speck, pancetta and red wine. Leave the wine to evaporate, then stir in the cream. Bring to a simmer and turn off heat. Stir in cooked pasta and serve.
Enjoy!