Creamy Fettucine with Crispy Pancetta and Poppy Seeds
1 lb fettucine or other long pasta, fresh or dried
1 TBS EVOO
8 oz pancetta, bite-size pieces, divided
1 TBS butter
1/2 cup or more pasta water
2/3 cup heavy cream
1 TBS poppy seeds
Coarse salt & pepper TT
- Cook pasta in salted water until not quite al dente, save a little pasta water
- Meanwhile sautee pancetta in EVOO, remove to plate
- Add cream to drippings in sautee pan, simmer until slightly reduced
- Add butter and pasta to cream sauce, stir in pasta water, stir in 1/2 pancetta, all under moderate heat
- Off heat, toss with poppy seeds, adjust with S&P
- Serve garnished with 1/2 pancetta