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O Sole Mio tomatoes (sold in-store) are extraordinary... perfect, semi-dried tomatoes packed in sunflower oil with basil leaves. Fantastic on bruschetta, in special salads or in this delicious and easy pasta dish!



Yields4 Servings
Prep Time5 minsCook Time15 minsTotal Time20 mins

 6 slices of pancetta, diced
 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
 1 onion, sliced
 2 cloves garlic, minced
 4 cups baby spinach
 ½ cup grated Parmesan

1

In a deep skillet or wok, cook the pancetta over medium-high heat until crispy. Remove ¾ of it with a slotted spoon to a paper towel. Set aside.

2

Add the olive oil and onion to the pan and cook until onion is soft. Stir in the garlic and oil from the tomatoes. Reduce heat to low.

3

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta until almost done.

4

Place spinach in colander. Drain pasta over the spinach (this will wilt it) and return pasta and spinach to skillet with the onions. Toss gently. Add the tomatoes and toss gently again. Let sit, tossing one more time until the tomatoes are warmed through.

5

Transfer to a warmed pasta bowl. Sprinkle with remaining pancetta and Parmesan.

6

Serve immediately.


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Ingredients

 6 slices of pancetta, diced
 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
 1 onion, sliced
 2 cloves garlic, minced
 4 cups baby spinach
 ½ cup grated Parmesan

Directions

1

In a deep skillet or wok, cook the pancetta over medium-high heat until crispy. Remove ¾ of it with a slotted spoon to a paper towel. Set aside.

2

Add the olive oil and onion to the pan and cook until onion is soft. Stir in the garlic and oil from the tomatoes. Reduce heat to low.

3

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta until almost done.

4

Place spinach in colander. Drain pasta over the spinach (this will wilt it) and return pasta and spinach to skillet with the onions. Toss gently. Add the tomatoes and toss gently again. Let sit, tossing one more time until the tomatoes are warmed through.

5

Transfer to a warmed pasta bowl. Sprinkle with remaining pancetta and Parmesan.

6

Serve immediately.

Notes

Pasta with Semi-Dried Tomatoes