In my family, we have to make this pasta dish at least once a week simply because my boys, Dominic and Alex, absolutely love it. Believe me, although the recipe is for six people, there is never any left over for my chickens. This is not one just for the kids, though--it’s the ultimate boys’ dinner, which should be accompanied by a good cold Keo beer.
Pasta Bake with Pancetta, Rosemary, and Ground Pork
6 Servings
Ingredients:6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 red onion, peeled and finely chopped
1 carrot, peeled and finely chopped
9 ounces pancetta, cubed
18 ounces ground pork
2 tablespoons freshly chopped rosemary
1 x 14 ounce can cherry tomatoes
Salt and pepper to taste
2 3/4 cups (11 ounces) penne rigate
4 large eggs
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Directions:
1.In a large saucepan, heat 4 tablespoons of the olive oil and sauté the onion and carrot for 5 minutes until soft, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon.
2.Add the pancetta with the ground pork and rosemary and cook, stirring continuously, until colored all over, about 5 minutes.
3.Pour in the tomatoes, season with salt and pepper, and cook over medium heat for an additional 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Let cool to room temperature.
4.Meanwhile, cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente. Drain and add to the meat sauce. Stir well and let cool.
5.Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Break the eggs into the pan of cooled pasta and sauce, then add the grated Parmesan. Mix together.
6.Brush the remaining oil over the side and base of an 8 1/2-inch round nonstick baking dish with sides about 2 inches deep. Pour in the pasta mixture and spread out evenly.
7.Cook in the center of the preheated oven for 20 minutes until crispy and set.
8.Once cooked, let rest for 5 minute--it will be easier to cut and serve, as the layers will hold together.
Serve hot or cold.Enjoy!!!
6 Servings
Ingredients:6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 red onion, peeled and finely chopped
1 carrot, peeled and finely chopped
9 ounces pancetta, cubed
18 ounces ground pork
2 tablespoons freshly chopped rosemary
1 x 14 ounce can cherry tomatoes
Salt and pepper to taste
2 3/4 cups (11 ounces) penne rigate
4 large eggs
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Directions:
1.In a large saucepan, heat 4 tablespoons of the olive oil and sauté the onion and carrot for 5 minutes until soft, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon.
2.Add the pancetta with the ground pork and rosemary and cook, stirring continuously, until colored all over, about 5 minutes.
3.Pour in the tomatoes, season with salt and pepper, and cook over medium heat for an additional 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Let cool to room temperature.
4.Meanwhile, cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente. Drain and add to the meat sauce. Stir well and let cool.
5.Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Break the eggs into the pan of cooled pasta and sauce, then add the grated Parmesan. Mix together.
6.Brush the remaining oil over the side and base of an 8 1/2-inch round nonstick baking dish with sides about 2 inches deep. Pour in the pasta mixture and spread out evenly.
7.Cook in the center of the preheated oven for 20 minutes until crispy and set.
8.Once cooked, let rest for 5 minute--it will be easier to cut and serve, as the layers will hold together.
Serve hot or cold.Enjoy!!!