Penne With Pancetta, Onion and Tomato

Favorite Pasta Dish of The Late Night Host Jimmy Fallon-from Boston based chef Michael Schlow

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 2

Ingredients

• 8  ounces penne
• 1⁄4 cup olive oil
• 1  small garlic clove, sliced thin
• 1⁄2 cup  diced pancetta or 1⁄2 cup bacon, cooked but not drained
• 1⁄2 cup  thin sliced onion
• 1  pinch  chopped fresh rosemary
• 2  pinches kosher salt (large pinches)
•  fresh pepper, 2 grinds
• 1  pinch  crushed  red pepper
• 2 1⁄2 cups crushed tomatoes
• 1  tablespoon butter
• 1⁄4 cup  chopped parsley
• 1⁄4 cup  grated parmesan cheese

Directions

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add Penne and cook until al dente, about 10 minutes. Drain.
2. While pasta is cooking, heat oil in a large saute pan. Add garlic and saute until golden. Add pancetta (or bacon) along with its juices and onions. Saute for 3-4 minutes or until onions are soft. Add rosemary, salt, black pepper and crushed red pepper and stir for 30 seconds. Add tomatoes and simmer for 6-7 minutes. Swirl butter into sauce.
3. Add drained pasta to sauce and cook over low heat for 2 minutes or until sauce is slightly absorbed by the pasta.
4. Sprinkle in parsley and cheese. Toss together and serve.