Ricette di Sicilia
Cibo, cultura e tradizioni siciliane
Tagliatelle with Pancetta Sauce: A Journey into Sicilian Comfort
Discover these Sicilian-style tagliatelle with pancetta - a rich, comforting dish that brings the warmth of the island straight to your table.
🛒 Ingredients
- ✓ 320 g tagliatelle
- ✓ 200 g smoked pancetta
- ✓ 1 onion
- ✓ 1 clove of garlic
- ✓ 400 g tomato passata
- ✓ 50 ml dry white wine
- ✓ 50 g grated Sicilian Pecorino
- ✓ Extra-virgin olive oil
- ✓ Salt
- ✓ Freshly ground black pepper
📊 Nutritional Information
These tagliatelle with pancetta sauce celebrate the generous, comforting flavours of Sicilian home cooking.
Smoky pancetta simmered in a tomato sauce enriched with white wine and Pecorino creates a velvety, warming dish that feels like a hug from the island itself.
Perfect for a relaxed family supper or a cosy dinner with friends, this pasta is delicious in any season - hearty enough for cooler evenings, but bright and fragrant all year round.
Let the irresistible aroma of pancetta, tomatoes and pepper draw you straight into the rustic charm of a Sicilian kitchen.
👨🍳 Preparation
- 1
Peel and finely chop the onion and garlic. Cut the pancetta into small cubes.
- 2
Heat a generous drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil in a large frying pan and fry the pancetta until crisp.
- 3
Add the chopped onion and garlic and sauté gently for a few minutes until golden.
- 4
Pour in the white wine and let the alcohol evaporate.
- 5
Stir in the tomato passata and cook over a medium-low heat for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 6
Meanwhile, cook the tagliatelle in plenty of salted water until al dente. Drain and toss in the pan with the pancetta sauce.
- 7
Sprinkle with grated Pecorino, add a twist of black pepper and serve piping hot.
💡 Tips and Variations
For a touch of heat, add a pinch of chilli flakes to the sauce.
If you prefer a milder flavour, replace the pancetta with thin slices of prosciutto.
📦 Storage
- • Store in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- • You can freeze the cooked pasta for up to 1 month.
- • Reheat gently in a pan with a splash of stock or water to keep it moist.
🍷 Pairing
Pair this dish with a glass of Cerasuolo di Vittoria, a Sicilian red wine whose fruity, lightly spiced notes complement the richness of the pancetta beautifully.
Thank you for exploring Sicilian flavours with me. I hope these tagliatelle with pancetta sauce bring comfort, warmth and plenty of pleasure to your table - and that you'll share the recipe with those you love. Buon appetito!
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