Steph Curry's Easy Pasta Recipe With Pancetta & Peppers (20 Minutes, 5 Ingredients) by Jan Mostrom

Steph Curry is one of professional basketball's biggest stars, a multiple Olympic medal winner, husband and father of four – and he also cooks! This quick and easy pasta recipe with pancetta and peppers is inspired by Steph's favorite weeknight dinner when things get busy. 

To make this five-ingredient recipe you need to grab the following ingredients from your pantry and fridge: pasta (whatever kind of pasta you like), sweet bell peppers, pancetta, Parmesan cheese and extra-virgin olive oil. Pancetta is an Italian favorite that's a salt-cured pork belly that's similar to bacon. Unlike bacon, pancetta is not smoked and has a richer pork flavor. 

Not only is this Italian-inspired recipe quick to make, but you also get the health benefits of bell peppers in every bite! Serve this easy pasta dish with your favorite side dishes for a quick meal everyone will dig into. It's like getting a three pointer! 

Cuisine: Italian
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 16 ounces pasta (I like egg noodles)
• 2 sweet bell peppers (red, orange, yellow or a combination), cut into bite-sized pieces
• 4 ounces pancetta, diced
• 1 cup Parmesan, grated
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Optional Ingredients

• crushed red pepper flakes
• fresh basil

Here's how to make it: 

1. Place a large pot of salted water on the stove on high and bring to a boil. Cook pasta to al dente. Save 1 cup of the pasta water, then drain and return pasta to the pot. Use whatever kind of pasta you like. Rotini, fusilli, penne, fettucine or egg noodles are great options.
   
2. Add the Parmesan cheese to the pasta and stir. If you can, grate the Parmesan cheese fresh.
   
3. Place a medium skillet on the stove over medium-high heat. Add the pancetta. Cook the pancetta for about 4 minutes, or until it is beginning to brown. Reduce heat to medium.
   
4. Add the peppers to the pancetta and continue to sauté for another 4 to 5 minutes, or until the pancetta is browned and peppers are softened.
   
5. Pour the pancetta and peppers onto the cooked pasta. Add 1/2 cup pasta water, olive oil and optional crushed red pepper flakes and stir. Taste to see if more water, Parmesan or crushed red pepper flakes are needed.
   
6. Serve in large bowls topped with a bit more Parmesan and basil, if desired. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.
   

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