Cellentani with Fire Roasted Artichokes, Smoked Pancetta And Pecorino Toscano Cheese
1 lb. Cellentani Pasta
1/3 cup Italian pancetta, smoked
½ T. Pine nuts
2 T. Extra Virgin Olive Oil, divided
1 cup White onions, chopped
2 cups Artichokes, fire-roasted
Salt to taste
Black pepper, freshly ground to taste
2 T. Ripe tomatoes on the vine, diced
1 cup Pecorino Toscano cheese, shredded
½ T. Fresh parsley, chopped
Sauté the pancetta until crispy; drain and set aside. In the same skillet, sauté the pine nuts until slightly brown; set aside. Cook the cellentani according to package directions. Meanwhile, sweat the onions with half of the olive oil until translucent. Add the artichokes and cook for 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper; add a small ladle of the pasta cooking water to the skillet. Drain the cellentani while it is slightly undercooked and add it to the vegetable mixture; sauté for 2 minutes, until the water is reduced and the pasta is cooked al dente. Stir in the parsley, cheese, tomatoes, and pine nuts. Drizzle with the remaining oil before serving.