Creamy Cherry Tomato and Smoked Pancetta Spaghetti

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

We all need a handful of recipes that can be thrown together in a flash, that pack a flavour punch. That everyone around the table will enjoy. This creamy tomato and pancetta spaghetti isn't going to win awards for its originality or culinary flair, but it will be a crowd-pleaser and one that we know you will turn to time and again for a speedy, mid-week meal when time is not on your side, and energy levels are low.

Method

Based on 4 servings, adjust as needed.

Step 1

Place a large pan of water onto the stove and bring to the boil. Use the kettle to speed up the process. Once boiling, add salt and cook the pasta according to the packet's instructions.

Step 2

Find a large frying pan and place onto a medium-high heat. Add the oil, and once hot, add the smoked pancetta. Cook for 6-7 minutes until the pancetta is golden and the fat has started to render out. Add the grated garlic, stir well before pouring in the tinned cherry tomatoes. Bring to a simmer (you may want to add a lid as it will spit a little) add the sugar, balsamic, and **mascarpone cheese and season with salt, pepper and the chilli flakes. Mix well until the mascarpone cheese has melted and the saucy is a creamy pink colour.

Step 3

Once the pasta is cooked to your liking, add in the spinach to the pasta pan and allow it to wilt for 15 seconds before draining.

Step 4

Add the cooked pasta and spinach to the tomato sauce. Coat the pasta well in the sauce and serve with lots of grated parmesan cheese and a green salad dressed with a little more olive oil and a dash of balsamic vinegar.
  • Ingredients
  • Based on 4 servings
  • 30g Parmesan Cheese, grated, to serve 1 x Sainsbury's Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese 200g
  • 1 Bag Green Salad, to serve 1 x Sainsbury's Baby Leaf Salad 90g
  • 5 Garlic Cloves, peeled and grated 1 x Sainsbury's Garlic
  • 400g Spaghetti 1 x Sainsbury's Spaghetti Pasta 500g
  • 2 Tins Tinned Cherry Tomatoes 2 x Sainsbury's Italian Pomodorini Cherry Tomatoes in rich tomato juice, Taste the Difference 400g
  • 100g Spinach 1 x Sainsbury's Baby Leaf Spinach 120g
  • 3 tbsp Mascarpone Cheese 1 x Sainsbury's Mascarpone Cheese 250g
  • 2 tsp Sugar 1 x Sainsbury's White Granulated Sugar 500g
  • 200g Smoked Pancetta, or diced, smoked bacon 1 x Sainsbury's Inspired to Cook Italian Beechwood Smoked Diced Pancetta 200g
  • 1.5 tsp Balsamic Vinegar 1 x Sainsbury's Balsamic Vinegar Of Modena 1 Leaf 250ml
  • 1 pinch Crushed Chilli Flakes, or more if you prefer 1 x Sainsbury's Crushed Chillies 32g
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil 1 x Sainsbury's Olive Oil 1L
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