Farfalle with Savoy Cabbage, Pancetta and Mozzarella
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 pound thinly sliced pancetta
- 3 tablespoons pine nuts
- 2 teaspoons chopped thyme leaves
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 head of Savoy cabbage (about 1 3/4 pounds)tough outer leaves discarded, cabbage quartered, cored and cut crosswise into 1/2-inch ribbons
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 pound farfalle
- 7 ounces fresh mozzarella, preferably buffalo, cut into 1/2-inch dice
- Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a large, deep nonstick skillet.
- Add the pancetta and cook over moderate heat, turning once, until golden, about 5 minutes.
- Transfer the pancetta to a cutting board and coarsely chop.
- Strain the fat through a fine sieve; wipe out the skillet and pour the fat back in.
- Add the pine nuts to the skillet and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until golden, about 3 minutes.
- Using a slotted spoon, transfer the nuts to a plate.
- Add the thyme and garlic to the skillet and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the cabbage and toss to coat with fat.
- Cover and cook over moderately low heat until wilted, about 3 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Add the water and Parmesan, cover and cook until the cabbage is tender, about 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook the farfalle in boiling salted water until al dente.
- Drain the pasta and shake dry, then return it to the pot.
- Add the cabbage, mozzarella, pancetta, pine nuts and the remaining 3 tablespoons of olive oil and toss until the cheese is slightly melted.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Transfer to a bowl and serve.
extravirgin olive oil, pancetta, pine nuts, thyme, garlic, cabbage, salt, water, freshly grated parmesan cheese, farfalle, mozzarella
Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/farfalle-savoy-cabbage-pancetta-and-mozzarella (may not work)