Pasta Salad with Melon, Pancetta, and Ricotta Salata

Pasta Salad with Melon, Pancetta, and Ricotta Salata
Servings: 4
Lunch

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat
Recipe by Soa Davies Like the classic combination of melon and prosciutto? Then you'll love this main-course pasta salad.

Ingredients

2 ounces thinly sliced pancetta (Italian bacon) 4 ounces orecchiette (ear-shaped pasta) Kosher salt 3 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 1/2 tablespoons Champagne vinegar or white wine vinegar 2 cups 1x1x1/4" pieces peeled melon (any variety) 1/3 cup coarsely chopped fresh mint, divided 3 tablespoons thinly sliced scallion Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes Freshly ground black pepper 1 ounce ricotta salata (salted dry ricotta), shaved, or crumbled feta Ingredient info: Look for ricotta salata at Italian markets and some supermarkets.

Instructions

Heat oven to 350 °F. Arrange pancetta in a single layer on a large rimmed baking sheet. Bake until brown and crisp, 20-25 minutes. (Alternatively, place pancetta on folded layers of paper towels on a microwave-proof plate and microwave on high until brown and crisp, about 5 minutes.) Let pancetta stand until cool enough to handle, then break into bite-size pieces. Meanwhile, cook pasta in a medium pot of boiling salted water, stirring occasionally, until al dente. Drain pasta; run under cold water to cool. Drain and set aside. Whisk oil and vinegar in a large bowl. Add half of pancetta, cooked pasta, melon, half of mint, scallion, and red pepper flakes. Toss to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer to a serving dish and sprinkle remaining pancetta and mint over. Garnish with shaved ricotta salata.

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