roma pappardelle
Y'all... you have to understand how I am about to ask you this question... You know that movie "Cars"? I know you do. You know that character "Mator"? Yeah, I know you know! Well, when I ask you this question... Will you please use your Mator voice in your head? It makes it better I promise.
With that fancy title above, I done went and made y'all think I was Italian or something, didn't I?
Okay. We have that out the way. This is a light little pasta that I fancied up with a different style noodle. No other reason than to tickle my own fancy and make my kids say something about it! I added green beans because I wanted to add a little something green. I'm so simple like that.
It's tasty! Enjoy :)
Ingredients:
- 1 lb Pappardelle Pasta cooked according to the package
- 1/2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1/3 cup diced onion
- 2.5 oz chopped pancetta
- 1/4-1/2 cup chopped haricot vert green beans *I love these green beans, but you can use whatever you have! I use frozen ones, but feel free to use fresh or drain some canned ones** you can also just leave them out- it is only to add a veggie, doesn't change the flavor- you can also use peas or carrots (carrots may sweeten it up a little)
- 1/2 tsp salt- more to taste
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 basil leaves
- 24oz datterini marinara sauce
Directions:
- Boil noodles and set aside
- Add the Olive Oil and pancetta to the pan
- Heat pan to medium
- Allow the pancetta to cause little brown bits on the bottom- it adds a good flavor
- After the pancetta has browned a bit, add the onions and cook down until translucent, not allowing them to caramelize
- Add the jar of marinara or homemade marinara
- Add green beans or veg of choice
- Add all seasonings and basil and allow it to cook down a little
- You may need to add a bit of water, add as much as you want without making it too watery- start with 1/4 cup at a time
- Add pasta noodles to sauce and toss around
- Serve and add parmesan cheese on top