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Walnut and Pancetta Pansoti with Asparagus in Parmesan Broth Recipe

Walnut and Pancetta Pansoti with Asparagus in Parmesan Broth Recipe

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Walnut and Pancetta Pansoti with Asparagus in Parmesan Broth

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Ingredients:

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1 (3-oz) piece pancetta ( italian unsmoked cured bacon; not lean), finely chopped (2/3 cup)
1 tbsp olive oil
1 large onion, finely chopped
3/4 tsp dried marjoram, crumbled
1/2 cup walnuts (2 oz), finely chopped
2 tbsp finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
2 cups water
1/8 tsp dried hot red pepper flakes
1 (3- by 2-inch) rind from a wedge of parmigiano-reggiano
24 (3 1/2-inch) fresh pasta squares
1 1/2 cups asparagus tips (from 2 lb asparagus), halved lengthwise
1 tsp extra-virgin olive oil
accompaniment: grated parmigiano-reggiano

Directions:

Make pansoti filling: Cook pancetta in oil in a large heavy skillet over moderately low heat, stirring frequently, until golden and fat is rendered, 10 to 12 minutes. Add onion and marjoram and cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is well browned, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from heat and transfer half of mixture to a 2-quart saucepan and remaining half to a bowl. Stir walnuts, parsley, 1/8 teaspoon salt, and pepper into mixture in bowl. Cool filling.
Make sauce: Add water, red pepper flakes, and cheese rind to pancetta mixture in saucepan and simmer briskly, uncovered, until reduced to about 1 cup, about 12 minutes. Pour through a fine sieve into a bowl and stir in remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt.
Form pansoti: Place 1 level teaspoon filling in center of 1 pasta square, keeping remaining squares covered tightly with plastic wrap. Moisten edges of pasta square with water and fold in half to form a triangle, pressing around filling to force out air (air pockets increase the chance of pansoti breaking during cooking) and then pressing edges to seal. Transfer to a dry kitchen towel. Make more pansoti in same manner.
Cook asparagus and pansoti: Cook asparagus tips in a small saucepan of salted boiling water until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Drain in a sieve and plunge into a bowl of ice and cold water to stop cooking. Drain and pat dry.
Bring a 6-quart pot of salted water to a boil, then add pansoti and cook at a strong simmer, gently stirring once or twice, until tender, 3 to 5 minutes.
While pansoti are boiling, cook asparagus tips in oil in a small skillet over low heat until heated through, 1 to 2 minutes.
Heat sauce in a 12-inch skillet over moderate heat until hot. Transfer pansoti with a slotted spoon to sauce and cook over moderate heat, stirring gently, 1 minute. Transfer pansoti to plates with slotted spoon, then top with some sauce and sprinkle with asparagus tips.
Cooks' notes: · Pansoti can be formed (but not cooked) 1 day ahead. Arrange in 1 layer in a kitchen-towel-lined shallow baking pan and tightly cover with plastic wrap, then chill. · If you don't have time to make fresh pasta, you can use wonton wrappers (thawed if frozen), but the flavor and texture won't be as good. · Sauce can be made 1 day ahead and cooled, uncovered, then chilled, covered. · Asparagus tips can be boiled and refreshed 1 day ahead and chilled in a sealed plastic bag along with a paper towel to absorb excess moisture. (Asparagus stalks can be used for a puréed soup.)

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	90.69 Kcal (380 kJ)
Calories from fat	69.28 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.7g	12%
Cholesterol	2.84mg	1%
Sodium	136.1mg	6%
Potassium	133.03mg	3%
Total Carbs	3.58g	1%
Sugars	1.34g	5%
Dietary Fiber	1.44g	6%
Protein	3.07g	6%
Vitamin C	4.3mg	7%
Iron	0.8mg	5%
Calcium	26.9mg	3%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	77.22 Kcal (323 kJ)
Calories from fat	58.99 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.55g	12%
Cholesterol	2.41mg	1%
Sodium	115.89mg	6%
Potassium	113.27mg	3%
Total Carbs	3.05g	1%
Sugars	1.14g	5%
Dietary Fiber	1.23g	6%
Protein	2.62g	6%
Vitamin C	3.7mg	7%
Iron	0.7mg	5%
Calcium	22.9mg	3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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