Penne with Pancetta

Penne with Pancetta
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Ingredients:
4 ounces pancetta or 4 ounces bacon, diced
1/4 cup olive oil
2 medium onions, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 (14 ounce) cans whole tomatoes, crushed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 -1 1/2 teaspoon dry crushed red pepper
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
12 ounces penne, cooked
shaved romano cheese or parmesan cheese

Directions:
Over medium heat, fry pancetta in hot oil in a large pot until crisp; transfer pancetta to papertowel lined plates to let drain.
Reserve 1 tablespoon drippings in the pot.
Saute onions in drippings for 3-4 minutes.
Add in garlic and cook/stir for 2-3 minutes.
Add in tomatoes, salt, and peppers; stir to combine.
Cook, stirring frequently, for 10 minutes or until thickened.
Add penne; stir and cook until heated through.
Sprinkle with pancetta.
Sprinkle with Romano or Parmesan cheese.

Servings: 5

Time preparation: 30 min.

Time total: 50 min.

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