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Spaghetti with Herbs, Cannellini Beans and Bacon

How to make a delicious sauce for Spaghetti with Herbs, Cannellini Beans and Bacon
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: entree, first course, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 2 people

Ingredients

  • 200 g Spaghetti or other long pasta
  • 1/2 Red Onion
  • 75 g Bacon or pancetta
  • 3-4 sprigs Rosemary
  • 2 leaves Sage
  • 10 g Italian parsley + a small amount for garnishing
  • 150 g pre-cooked Borlotti or cannelini beans 1 cup
  • 1 clove Garlic whole
  • Peperoncino to taste
  • 5 - 6 Tbsp Good olive oil
  • 3 -4 Tbsp White wine
  • Grated Parmesan Cheese to taste

Instructions

  • Boil the pasta in salted water using packet instructions.
  • Dice the onion and chop the bacon/pancetta into cubes or strips. Mince the rosemary, parsley and sage. Peel the garlic clove, but leave it whole.
  • Heat 3 Tbsp of olive oil in a pan. When it is hot, add the garlic clove, peperoncino flakes and the onion.
  • When the onion starts to become translucent, add the pancetta and herbs.
  • When the pancetta has browned, add the beans. Add salt and peeper to taste.
  • After 3 - 4 minutes, deglaze the pan with the wine (poru it in and mix everything together until it evaporates).
  • Drain the pasta and add it to the sauce. Add the good olive oil and mix everything together.
  • Grate parmesan cheese over the top and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.