Orecchiette with Asparagus, Italian Bacon and Cherry Tomatoes

Name: Orecchiette with Asparagus, Italian Bacon and Cherry Tomatoes
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 250gram All-purpose flour; 250gram Semola flour; 10 Asparagus (Stalks); 120gram Italian Bacon (Pancetta); 50gram Tomato; as needed Black Pepper; as needed Parmesan cheese (Grated); 1 Garlic Cloves

Egg-free pasta brought to life with the freshest spring ingredients make for a tasty, special dish for every day meals.
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Nina:

I'd never made fresh pasta without eggs before - this is a great starting point to learn from. I'll be making it a lot more from now on.

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Does fresh pasta need eggs?

Learn some new techniques for making wonderful fresh pasta without eggs. If you're looking for a lighter, eggless pasta, this is a great recipe to whet your chops on. When adding in the best of the spring's seasonal ingredients, this pasta dish provides a combination of tastes that can't be beat.

Your dish will come together quickly, making it the perfect meal to prepare on the fly for friends, family and kids alike. A dish to meet all different needs and tastes.

What wine do I pair with Orecchiette with Asparagus?

An ideal pairing is a traditional method rosé, with an elegant, fine bubble that cleanses and refreshes the palate. The slightly tannic mouthfeel perfectly matches the succulent, crisp taste of the pancetta. If you are a lover of still wines, seek the same pleasure in an elegant and fresh red such as those made from Nerello Mascalese in Etna Rosso, or a Nebbiolo from the Langhe.

Ingredients

for 4 servings

Orecchiette with Asparagus and Italian Bacon ingredients

All-purpose flour 250 grams
Semola flour 250 grams
Asparagus (Stalks) 10
Italian Bacon (Pancetta) 120 grams
Tomato 50 grams
Black Pepper as needed
Parmesan cheese (Grated) as needed
Garlic Cloves 1

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Orecchiette with Asparagus, Italian Bacon and Cherry Tomatoes

Egg-free pasta brought to life with the freshest spring ingredients make for a tasty, special dish for every day meals.
Add to favourites

Does fresh pasta need eggs?

What wine do I pair with Orecchiette with Asparagus?

35 total time (min)

10 cooking time (min.)

8 ingredients

520 kCal

3 steps to complete the preparation

Ingredients

Orecchiette with Asparagus and Italian Bacon ingredients

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