Whole Wheat Pasta With Pancetta, Green Beans, and Tomatoes

Melanie B.'s Note:

This is an easy weeknight dinner that my son loves!

• Total Time: 30 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 8 ounces whole wheat spaghetti
• ½ cup pancetta , diced
• ½ lb green beans , cleaned with stem ends removed
• ½ cup grape tomatoes , halved
• ¼ cup parmesan cheese , grated
• ¼ cup romano cheese , grated
• 1 cup basil , fresh with leaves torn
• salt
• pepper

Directions:

1. In a large pot, cook pasta according to box directions. Drain and reserve 1 cup of pasta water.
2. Cook Pancetta in a large skillet over medium heat until crispy, about 10-11 minutes. Drain off oil but reserve 1 TBS of fat in the skillet.
3. Add green beans to the skillet and season with salt & pepper. Cook on medium heat for about 4-5 minutes. Add tomatoes. Cook another 2-3 minutes. Transfer to pot with pasta.
4. Add pancetta, some of the pasta water and cheese -- enough to make a thin sauce. Stir in basil and serve immediately.