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Spaghetti With Mushroom, Spinach and Pancetta Tomato Sauce Recipe

Servings 2 people

Ingredients
  

  • 200g whole wheat spaghetti
  • 100g cubetti di pancetta
  • 125g mushrooms (peeled and quarter sliced)
  • 60g frozen spinach
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 400g tin chopped tomatoes
  • 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes
  • Black pepper
  • Parmesan cheese (grated)

Instructions
 

  • Using a casserole pan, sauté the pancetta until it crisp. 
  • Add the mushrooms and oregano, then stir together. Cook until mushroom is soft. 
  • Add the diced tomatoes, spinach, chili flakes, and freshly cracked black pepper. 
  • Stir and bring to a boil. 
  • Reduce heat and cover partially with the lid. Simmer for 20 minutes with gradual stirring to break down the spinach. 
  • Using another pot with salted boiling water, cook the spaghetti noodles until al dente. Reserve a cup of pasta water then drain the spaghetti. 
  • Transfer the cooked spaghetti to the cooked sauce and add a little of the reserved pasta water.
  • While still on the heat, stir for 30 seconds until everything is combined. 
  • Serve with grated parmesan cheese on top if preferred.