Linguine – Serves 4
At the blog launch night Julie Cunningham will the making Linguine as featured in our sell out 2012 recipe Calendar.
Ingredients
500g linguine
200g mascarpone
1 tin chopped tomatoes
1 large onion (Sliced)
½ tsp dried chilli flakes
250g chopped pancetta (or smoked bacon)
4 basil leaves
4 tbsp grated pecorino cheese
4 tbsp olive oil
Salt to taste
Method
-Heat the oil in a large frying pan and fry the onions for 3 mins until golden.
– Add the chilli flakes and pancetta. Continue to cook for a further 6 minutes.
– Add the tomatoes and leave to simmer for 10 mins. Then add the mascarpone and season with salt.
– Fill a large saucepan with water and bring to the boil. Cook the linguine until al dente.
– Drain the pasta and add the sauce with the basil and pecorino cheese. Toss all together and serve.
Useful hints and tips
You could use chorizo instead of pancetta and also throw in a handful of olives.
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