Spicy Fettuccine With Dandelion Greens, Sun-dried Tomatoes, & Pancetta

Spicy Fettuccine with Dandelion Greens, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, and Pancetta is a flavorful and zesty pasta dish that combines the earthy bitterness of dandelion greens with the rich, smoky flavors of pancetta and sun-dried tomatoes. Here's a recipe for making this delicious pasta:

Team Bulletiny

May 13, 2022

1 minute

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Lifestyle

Ingredients:

12 ounces fettuccine pasta
4 ounces pancetta, diced
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
1 bunch dandelion greens, washed and chopped
1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
1/4 cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese
Salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions:

Boil the Fettuccine:
- In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the fettuccine pasta according to the package instructions until it's al dente. Drain and set aside.
Crisp the Pancetta:
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced pancetta and cook until it's crispy and browned.
Sauté Aromatics:
- Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes to the skillet with the crispy pancetta. Sauté for a minute or until the garlic becomes fragrant.
Add Dandelion Greens:
- Add the chopped dandelion greens to the skillet. Sauté until they wilt and become tender, which takes about 3-5 minutes.
Combine with Pasta:
- Add the cooked fettuccine pasta to the skillet with the dandelion greens. Toss everything together and cook for a couple of minutes to combine the flavors. If the pasta seems dry, you can drizzle a little more olive oil to moisten it.
Add Sun-Dried Tomatoes:
- Stir in the chopped sun-dried tomatoes and cook for another 2-3 minutes, allowing them to soften and release their flavor.
Season and Serve:
- Season the Spicy Fettuccine with Dandelion Greens, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, and Pancetta with salt and black pepper to taste. Sprinkle grated Pecorino Romano cheese on top.
Serve:
- Dish out the spicy fettuccine into serving bowls and enjoy!

This Spicy Fettuccine dish is a perfect combination of flavors and textures, with the bitterness of dandelion greens, the smokiness of pancetta, and the richness of sun-dried tomatoes. Adjust the level of spiciness to your liking with the red pepper flakes. Enjoy this unique and tasty pasta!