Cacio e Pepe with Crispy Pancetta
- 4 tablespoons kosher salt
- 1 pound linguine
- 8 ounces pancetta, cut into 1/4-inch dice
- 1/2 cup cream
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons fresh ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup grated Parmigiano Reggiano, plus more for garnish
- 1/4 cup grated Pecorino Romano, plus more for garnish
- 1/2 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves
- Fill a large pasta pot with water and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Add the salt and the linguine and cook until al dente, 10 to 12 minutes.
- While the water is coming to a boil, add the diced pancetta to a large, deep saute pan.
- Cook until golden brown and crispy, 6 to 8 minutes.
- Using a slotted spoon, remove the pancetta to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain.
- To the same saute pan, add the cream, butter and 1 tablespoon of the black pepper.
- Bring to a simmer and cook until reduced by a third, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the Parmigiano and the Pecorino until smooth; the sauce will be a little thick.
- Keep warm over low heat.
- With tongs, remove the linguine from the pot and add it directly to the sauce; toss along with 1 cup of the pasta cooking water to thin the sauce out.
- Transfer to a large serving platter and garnish with more Parmigiano and Pecorino, the remaining 1 tablespoon pepper, and the parsley.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
- Serve immediately.
kosher salt, linguine, pancetta, cream, unsalted butter, fresh ground black pepper, romano, flatleaf parsley
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/guy-fieri/cacio-e-pepe-with-crispy-pancetta.html (may not work)