Creamy Savoy and Pancetta Rigatoni

    15m prep time
    30m total time
    Easy level
    10 ingredients

Rich, comforting, and full of texture, this creamy savoy and pancetta rigatoni is a true indulgence. The toasted hazelnuts add a delicious crunch, making every bite a perfect balance of creamy, smoky, and nutty flavours. A simple yet luxurious pasta dish that’s perfect for cosy nights in

Method

Based on 4 servings, adjust as needed.

Step 1

Toast the hazelnuts in a dry frying pan until golden and toasted, then remove from the pan and roughly chop. You can also do this in a pestle or mortar.

Step 2

Shred the cabbage into 1cm slices and chop the garlic. Place a large pan of water onto the stove and bring it to a boil (you could use the kettle). Add salt once boiling, and cook the pasta according to the packet instructions.

Step 3

Heat a large frying pan on medium and add the pancetta when hot. Fry for 5 minutes until golden. Add the butter, followed by the sliced cabbage and the garlic. Wilt the cabbage in the pancetta fat and the butter for 5 minutes until the cabbage has collapsed. Add a splash of water if needed. Season with pepper and a touch of salt.

Step 4

Add the cream to the cabbage and pancetta and bring to a simmer and stir well. Add the grated parmesan along with a squeeze of lemon to cut through the fattiness. Drain the pasta and add a splash of the cooking water to the creamy cabbage. Add the cooked pasta to the cabbage and coat well. Serve and garnish with your toasted and chopped hazelnuts and the chilli flakes, if using.
  • Ingredients
  • Based on 4 servings
  • 4 Garlic Cloves 1 x Sainsbury's Large Garlic
  • 400g Rigatoni 1 x Sainsbury's Italian Rigatoni Tubes Pasta 500g
  • 200g Smoked Pancetta, or smoked bacon 1 x Sainsbury's Inspired to Cook Italian Beechwood Smoked Diced Pancetta 200g
  • 100ml Double Cream, or use creme fraiche 1 x Sainsbury's British Double Cream 150ml
  • 0.5 Savoy Cabbage, leaves finely sliced 1 x Sainsbury's Savoy Cabbage
  • 1 pinch Chilli Flakes 1 x Sainsbury's Crushed Chillies 32g
  • 50g Unsalted Butter 1 x Sainsbury's British Butter, Unsalted 250g
  • 4 tbsp Blanched Hazelnuts, roasted and chopped 1 x Sainsbury's Blanched Hazelnuts 100g
  • 30g Parmesan Cheese, grated, plus more to serve 1 x Sainsbury's Grana Padano Cheese 200g
  • 0.25 Lemon Juice 1 x Sainsbury's Lemons
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