Whole Wheat Pasta With Pancetta, Green Beans, and Tomatoes

Ingredients

• 8 ounces whole wheat spaghetti
• 1/2 cup pancetta, diced
• 1/2 lb green beans, cleaned with stem ends removed
• 1/2 cup grape tomatoes, halved
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
• 1/4 cup romano cheese, grated
• 1 cup basil, fresh with leaves torn
• salt
• pepper

Directions

1. 1

   In a large pot, cook pasta according to box directions. Drain and reserve 1 cup of pasta water.

2. 2

   Cook Pancetta in a large skillet over medium heat until crispy, about 10-11 minutes. Drain off oil but reserve 1 TBS of fat in the skillet.

3. 3

   Add green beans to the skillet and season with salt & pepper. Cook on medium heat for about 4-5 minutes. Add tomatoes. Cook another 2-3 minutes. Transfer to pot with pasta.

4. 4

   Add pancetta, some of the pasta water and cheese -- enough to make a thin sauce. Stir in basil and serve immediately.