TAGLIATELLE WITH TOMATOES, CHILLI, PANCETTA, BROAD BEANS AND BASIL
Ingredients
- dash olive oil
- 3 pancetta rashers
- chopped
- 55g/2oz cherry tomatoes
- halved
- pinch dried chilli flakes
- salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 30g/1oz fresh broad beans
- out of the pods
- inner membrane removed
- blanched
- large handful chopped fresh basil
- 100g/3½oz tagliatelle
Directions
- Heat a dash of olive oil in a saucepan
- add the chopped pancetta and fry for 2-3 minutes
- or until just crisp. Add the tomatoes
- chilli flakes
- salt and freshly ground black pepper
- reduce the heat and simmer for 4-5 minutes. Stir in the broad beans and basil.
- Cook the tagliatelle in boiling salted water for 8-10 minutes
- or according to the packet instructions
- until al dente. Drain
- then add to the sauce and stir well to coat.
- Pile the tagliatelle into a serving bowl and serve.

