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Home » Ingredient » Pasta » Pancetta and Mascarpone Anelli

Pancetta and Mascarpone Anelli

Last Updated June 27, 2019. Published August 20, 2018 By Rosemary 4 Comments

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A simple creamy full of flavour Italian Dish. Mascarpone Anelli (Ring noodles) made with mascarpone cheese and pancetta. Make it with homemade Mascarpone, so easy and delicious.

mascarpone pasta in a bowl on a wooden boardPancetta and Mascarpone Anelli

Last month I made one of my favourite Italian ingredients. Mascarpone, it was so easy and the result was amazing. So naturally I had to use it as an ingredient in something.

And that something happened to be this Creamy Mascarpone Pasta with Pancetta and fresh rosemary, and did I mention a couple of tablespoons of vodka? Sound strange? Nah Italians always use rosemary when cooking pork.

chopped pancetta, oil & rosemary in a black pan

Chopped Pancetta & rosemary

 

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Whisked fresh Homemade Mascarpone

We have a friend who is an amazing cook and he always adds a couple of tablespoons of Mascarpone to his Risotto instead of cream, and I have to admit it is so good.

When I went home to Toronto at the beginning of the summer, I wanted to make a Pasta Recipe with Mascarpone and believe it or not it took me a quite a few stores before I found a container, and the price was outrageous.

That’s when I knew it was a darn good idea that I have started to make my own. It does take 24 hours to firm up in the fridge , so just be aware that you need to plan ahead, but of course store bought Mascarpone will work fine too!

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How to make Mascarpone Pasta

I am going to start out by saying that one thing you will never find on my blog is a one pot Pasta dish. I firmly believe as does every Italian I know, that pasta needs to be cooked in it’s own large pot of boiling salted water.

Make sure the water is boiling before adding the salt or the pasta. And remember cook al dente.

Which also means that your sauce needs it’s own pan. How are you going to cooke those gorgeous fresh tomatoes to perfection if you are throwing a bunch of ingredients in there together including the Pasta?

And besides what’s one more pot to wash in order to produce an amazing Dish of Pasta?

mascarpone pasta on a wooden board

So while your water is boiling, in a large pan add a little oil, pancetta and some fresh rosemary leaves. Cook for about 5 minutes or until the pancetta is golden.

Add the vodka and continue to cook on medium high heat, until it stops smoking about 2 minutes.

While the pancetta is cooking, in a large bowl whisk together the mascarpone, parmesan cheese, a dash or two of black pepper and a couple of tablespoons of pasta water.

What is the best Pasta to use?

I recommend using a short pasta, cream sauces work the best with anelli, penne, mezze penne, rigatoni etc. Choose your favourite.

Then add the drained al dent Pasta and hot pancetta, gently toss together and serve. I like to serve it with a sprinkling of Parmesan cheese. Enjoy!

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mascarpone pasta in a bowl

Pancetta and Mascarpone Anelli

Rosemary Molloy
A simple creamy full of flavour Pasta Dish.  Mascarpone Pasta made with mascarpone cheese and pancetta. Make it with homemade Mascarpone, so easy and delicious.  
3.67 from 3 votes
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Total Time 25 mins
Course Main Dish, Pasta
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 174 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1/2 cup diced pancetta (or bacon)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1-2 stems rosemary (leaves removed and chopped)
  • 2 tablespoons vodka
  • 1/2 -3/4 cup mascarpone (I used 1/2 cup)
  • 2 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • 1-2 dashes pepper
  • pinch salt
  • 3 cups cooked pasta (short pasta)

Instructions
 

  • In a large pot of boiling salted water cook pasta al dente.  While the water is boiling chop your pancetta and rosemary leaves.
  • While the pasta is cooking, in a medium frying pan add the olive oil, pancetta and rosemary, cook 2-3 minutes until golden (stirring occasionally).  Add the vodka and cook on medium high heat about 2 minutes or until stops smoking.
  • While the pancetta is cooking, in a large bowl whisk together the mascarpone, parmesan cheese and 2 tablespoons of pasta water.  
  • Add the well drained (never rinse) pasta and hot pancetta mixture, toss gently and serve immediately with a sprinkle of freshly grated parmesan cheese.  Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 174kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 5gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: -2gCholesterol: -10mgSodium: 43mgPotassium: 38mgFiber: 1gVitamin A: 20IUCalcium: 37mgIron: 1.2mg
Keyword Fast and Easy Pasta Recipe with bacon, pancetta and mascarpone Pasta dish
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    1. Doni says

      November 6, 2018 at 4:19 am

      I attended a bridal shower and my friend served something similar andit was delicious. It had cubes of roasted acorn squash. She served it at room temperature but it could be served hot for a dinner dish too. The mascarpone and this recipe are going on my to do list soon. Thanks

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      • Rosemary says

        November 6, 2018 at 7:15 am

        Hi Doni, sounds good with the roasted squash, and yes I have to say this is one of my favourite pasta dishes. I hope you enjoy it, let me know. 🙂

        Reply
    2. Joanne DiNons says

      September 5, 2018 at 8:26 pm

      why can’t I get the recipe for Pancetta and Mascapone
      Pasta, the picture is beautiful and since my husband is
      On a special diet he can’t have tomato sauce so I
      Thought this recipe would be perfect but I can only
      Get the recipe for homemade mascapone! HELP
      Joanne

      Reply
      • Rosemary says

        September 5, 2018 at 8:42 pm

        Hi Joanne, I am looking at the post right now and the recipe is right at the end of the post. Let me know.

        Reply

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