Ricette di Sicilia
Cibo, cultura e tradizioni siciliane
Autumnal Sicilian Pasta with Mushroom and Pancetta Sauce
Delight in this speedy, flavour-packed pasta dish featuring earthy mushrooms and smoky pancetta, capturing the true spirit of Sicilian autumn.
🛒 Ingredients
- ✓ 320g short pasta of your choice
- ✓ 1 Giarratana onion
- ✓ 300g fresh or frozen mushrooms (champignons or a woodland mix)
- ✓ 250g diced sweet pancetta
- ✓ 200ml Sicilian tomato purée
- ✓ half a glass of dry white wine
- ✓ extra virgin olive oil
- ✓ Trapani sea salt
- ✓ freshly ground black pepper
- ✓ freshly chopped parsley
📊 Nutritional Information
If you’re after a quick yet comforting dish bursting with the rich tastes of the season, this pasta with mushroom and pancetta sauce is a winner. Sautéed mushrooms and pancetta mingled with a splash of tomato purée create a deeply satisfying sauce that’s just perfect for sharing with loved ones.
👨🍳 Preparation
- 1
Finely chop the onion and gently fry it in a splash of extra virgin olive oil until soft.
- 2
Add the cleaned, sliced mushrooms, cover with a lid and let them cook over a medium heat for 5 minutes.
- 3
Pour in the white wine and let it bubble away completely.
- 4
Toss in the pancetta and cook it along with the mushrooms for a few minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 5
Stir in the tomato purée, season with salt and pepper, then let it simmer gently for another 10 minutes.
- 6
Meanwhile, cook the pasta in plenty of salted water until just al dente and drain.
- 7
Tip the pasta into the pan with the sauce and toss together over a high heat for a couple of minutes to marry the flavours.
- 8
Serve immediately with a scattering of fresh parsley.
💡 Tips and Variations
Swap the sweet pancetta for guanciale if you fancy a more robust flavour, or grate over some caciocavallo ragusano cheese for an authentic Sicilian twist.
📦 Storage
- • Keep any leftover pasta refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- • Reheat gently in a pan with a drizzle of oil before serving again.
- • You can freeze the sauce for up to a month, but avoid freezing the cooked pasta.
- • Best to enjoy immediately for the freshest experience.
🍷 Pairing
Enjoy alongside a glass of Nero d’Avola, Sicily’s signature red, which beautifully complements the rich mushroom and pancetta flavours.
This cosy pasta dish is ideal for bringing a touch of Sicilian warmth to your autumn evenings. Give it a go at home, and don’t be shy about sharing it around the table — it’s the kind of recipe that brings people together and leaves everyone feeling wonderfully satisfied.
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