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Pasta Matriciana Recipe by Gianni Caprioli
Gianni is Isola’s executive chef and now also heads up the new casual dining venue Bene Italian.
SERVES x4 PREPARATION TIME 20 minutes INGREDIENTS + pasta of your choice + 1 onion + pancetta ham
+ Pecorino cheese + white wine + 1 can tomatoes
Substitute canned tomatoes for off-the-vine for a fresher taste.
METHOD 1 Choose your pasta – macaroni, dry spaghetti or fresh strips of pasta will work well for this dish. 2 Finely chop an onion and leave it for a while in olive oil. 3 Add pancetta ham to the pan. 4 Next comes a splash of white wine. 5 Add canned or fresh tomatoes to the mix. 6 While the sauce cooks for 10 minutes cook your pasta as normal in boiling water. 7 Once the pasta is cooked drain and add the sauce. 8 Finally, sprinkle with Pecorino or Parmigiano cheese.