Penne with Artichokes, Pancetta, and Thyme

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 2

Penne with Artichokes, Pancetta, and Thyme, a delicious Italian pasta dish perfect for lunch or dinner

by The Chefin Pasta

Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1 can artichoke heart , drained and sliced
	4 tablespoons butter
	1/2 cup onion , finely chopped
	4 ounces pancetta , cut into thin strips
	salt & freshly ground black pepper
	1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
	1/3 cup freshly grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese
	8 ounces penne ( or enough for four )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

643

Sugar

Fat

37g

Penne with Artichokes, Pancetta, and Thyme is a popular Italian pasta dish that is perfect for lunch or dinner. The combination of rich pancetta, tender artichokes, and fragrant thyme make for a dish that packs a flavor punch. The creamy sauce, made with butter and parmigiano-reggiano cheese, is what really brings everything together. This dish is perfect for pasta lovers who want to try something a little different from traditional Italian pastas such as spaghetti and meatballs or fettuccine alfredo. It's a great dish to make for dinner parties or to enjoy by yourself as a comforting meal on a cold evening.

Instructions

1.	Cook the penne in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente. Drain and reserve 1/2 cup of the cooking water.
2.	In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onion and pancetta and cook until the onion is soft and the pancetta is crisp, about 8 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, and thyme.
3.	Add the artichokes and reserved cooking water to the skillet and simmer for 2 minutes.
4.	Add the penne to the skillet and toss well with the sauce. Remove from the heat and stir in the parmigiano-reggiano cheese.

PROS

This penne pasta dish is easy to make and packed with bold flavors from the pancetta, artichokes, and thyme.
It makes for a great lunch or dinner option that is sure to impress guests.

CONS

This recipe contains pancetta, which is a processed meat and therefore should be consumed in moderation.
Additionally, the dish is high in calories and fat, due to the butter and cheese.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this dish is not the most nutritious option, it does contain artichokes which are a good source of fiber and antioxidants. Additionally, thyme has been linked to improving respiratory function and aiding in digestion.