Chinese-Italian Creamy Chili Oil Pasta

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An exciting fusion of Chinese and Italian flavors in one delicious pasta dish!

Prep Time10

Cook Time35

Total Time45

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Chinese, Italian

Keyword: Pancetta, Pasta

Servings:

4 oz Pancetta chopped into small cubes
8 oz Pasta I used ziti; reserve 1 cup pasta water
1 teaspoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 tablespoon Sichuan Peppercorns I took whole peppercorns, added them to a bag, and crushed with the side of a small pot
1 Shallot chopped
4 cloves Garlic minced
3/4 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes adjust to taste
2 tablespoon Tomato Paste
1/4 cup Shaoxing Wine can also use Dry Sherry or Mirin
1/2 teaspoon Granulated Sugar
1/2 teaspoon Kosher Salt
1/4 teaspoon White Pepper
1/4 teaspoon Chinese Five Spice
14 oz Crushed Tomatoes
1 tablespoon Chili Oil adjust to taste
1/2 cup Heavy Cream
Parmesan Cheese and Green Onions to serve

Heat a large, high-rimmed pan over medium heat. Add the cubed pancetta and cook for 8-10 minutes until crispy, but not burned. Remove to a plate.
Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package instructions. Make sure to reserve about 1 cup of pasta water.
In the same pan, add a drizzle of olive oil and the crushed Sichuan peppercorns. Cook for 1 minute. Then mix in the shallot and garlic and cook for another minute, stirring often. Add the red pepper flakes and cook another minute, stirring often.
Add the tomato paste and stir to combine. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the tomato paste darkens. Pour in the Shaoxing wine to deglaze the pan. Scrape up any stuck bits on the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Simmer for 1-2 minutes.
Mix in the sugar, salt, white pepper, and Chinese five spice. Then mix in the crushed tomatoes and chili oil. Simmer for 5 minutes.
Turn the heat to low and pour in heavy cream. Stir until well combined. Add the cooked pasta and pasta water as needed to thin out the sauce. Mix in the set aside pancetta.
Divide among bowls. Top with freshly grated parmesan cheese and sliced green onions to serve.

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