Pasta Salad with Pancetta
CRISPY PANCETTAA Pasta Salad always compliments any great Italian outdoor meal. By adding the great taste of pancetta you’ll be making this salad your own. There are many variations of this salad but this is one of my favorite. I always love the taste of the crisp vegetables against the soft texture of the pasta.
Pancetta just adds a special flavor to this creamy salad. Fry up some of this delicious Italian bacon and toss it right into the pasta. A simple trip to a farmers‘ market or your backyard will supply all the vegetables you‘ll need.
Make sure the salad is nice and chilled before serving.
INGREDIENTS1 pound of elbow macaroni or your favorite shaped pasta.6 oz of pancetta, chopped2 stalks of celery, chopped1 medium sized onion, chopped1 small red bell pepper, chopped1 carrot, chopped1 small can of baby sweet peas, drained1 small can of crushed pineapple, drained1 cup of mayonnaise1/2 tsp salt1/2 tsp of freshly grated ground pepper
PREPARATION Bring 6 quarts of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta until al dente. Around 10 minutes. Drain and set aside to cool.In the meantime, sauté the pieces of bacon until crisp. Drain on a paper towel.Stir in the celery, onions, red peppers, carrots, peas and pineapple.Add the pancetta.Thoroughly mix in the mayonnaise.Season with salt and pepper.Chill well before serving.
Don't forget to click on the logo below and subscribe to my
NEW NEWSLETTER
That's a discovery! That's Italian! That's
Great Chicago Italian Recipes.com
Leave Pasta Salad and Return to Home Sweet Home
|
