1 cup pancetta (Italian sausage, lean bacon, or vegetables can be substituted), chopped
1 cup California walnuts, toasted
1/2 cup onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, medium, chopped
1/2 cup white wine
1/2 cup basil, chopped, fresh
1/4 cup thyme, chopped, fresh
1 cup arugula, chopped, fresh
1/4 cup olive oil, light
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
Romano and Parmesan cheeses, freshly grated
1 pound penne or linguine pasta
Preparation
Bring 4 quarts of water to a rolling boil, and add the pasta. Cook 10 minutes or until al dente, drain and reserve.
Heat the olive oil in a sauté pan, and add the onion, garlic and pancetta. Sauté for 5 minutes, or until the pancetta is crisp and golden.
Add white wine, basil and thyme, cook 3 minutes. Add arugula, walnuts, extra-virgin olive oil, and salt and freshly grated white pepper to taste, then add to the reserved pasta and toss well.
Divide the pasta evenly among four dinner plates, top with grated cheese and serve.
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