Description
A savory Sardinian-style pasta dish featuring chewy Gnocchetti Sardi tossed with crisped pancetta and vibrant basil pesto for a rich, herbal finish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Gnocchetti Sardi pasta
- 6 oz pancetta, diced
- 3/4 cup basil pesto
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup reserved pasta water
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the Gnocchetti Sardi until just under al dente.
- While pasta is boiling, sauté the diced pancetta in a large skillet over medium heat until golden and crisp.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 60 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
- Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta.
- Add the drained pasta to the skillet with the pancetta and toss for 1 minute over medium heat.
- Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the basil pesto and a splash of pasta water until coated.
- Fold in the Parmesan cheese and black pepper, adding more pasta water if needed for a creamy consistency.
- Serve immediately garnished with fresh basil leaves.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian