Pancetta , Spinach and Mushroom Penne

italian

Pancetta , Spinach and Mushroom Penne

Your weeknight pasta just got an upgrade! Crispy pancetta, earthy mushrooms and fresh spinach all wrapped in a creamy sauce and finished with showers of Parmesan. Simple to prepare and cook, you’ll have a tasty dinner on the table in less than 25 minutes.

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Ingredients

  • pancetta 100 g (diced)
  • chestnut mushrooms 200 g (sliced)
  • penne pasta 400 g
  • olive oil 2 tbsp
  • garlic cloves 2 (crushed)
  • spinach 200 g
  • grated Parmesan 100 g
  • crème fraîche 200 ml

Method

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to the boil. Add the penne and cook for 10-12 minutes, or until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving some of the pasta cooking water for your sauce.
  • Meanwhile, crush the garlic and thinly slice the mushrooms.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan on a medium-high heat. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Stir in the mushrooms and pancetta and cook for 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the creme fraiche and mix well. You can then add the pasta water, spoonful by spoonful until you achieve the consistency you prefer, add only a little for a thicker sauce and more if you prefer it thinner.
  • Add the spinach and cook until it wilts down, around 2 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Plate up and sprinkle with the Parmesan cheese. Enjoy!

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