Aside from our artisanal cheeses made on property, Caves Branch is now creating homemade cured & smoked meats & sausages. Our latest one is pancetta and below is a simply delicious Caves Branch twist to an old favorite – we hope that you enjoy this as much as we do!
Fresh Pancetta!
Pasta Pancetta
Ingredients
- 5 shallots, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, chopped
- 6 ounces pancetta bacon, diced
- 2 cups of fresh sliced mushrooms
- 2 pinches of freshly ground black pepper
- 2 pinches of dried oregano
- ½ cups of chicken broth
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 (12 ounce) package linguine pasta
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Directions:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
- Add pasta and cook 8-10 minutes or until al dente; Drain.
- In a large skillet, cook pancetta in oil until just beginning to brown.
- Stir in shallots, garlic and mushrooms: cook for one minute.
- Season with pepper and oregano, and pour in chicken broth.
- Bring to a boil over medium –high heat, and simmer for 1-2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Cover, and continue to simmer for 5-7 minutes.
- Strain liquid from pan into cooked linguine, and add olive oil.
- Toss to coat. Divide pasta onto individual serving plates, and top with equal portions of pancetta and mushrooms.
- Garnish with freshly grated Parmesan and enjoy!
Serves up to 4 persons.
