Beer and Bacon GTO

Beer and bacon is a great combination that goes together even better with our Pastamore Garlic Toasted Onion Fettuccine (either regular or gluten-free). This recipe uses pancetta which is an Italian style bacon. Regular bacon will do, but I preferred the ease of use and texture of pancetta for this recipe.  This is another quick and tasty recipe that shouldn't take much longer than the time needed to heat the water and cook the pasta.  I used Yuengling in this recipe, but any beer with a good, strong flavor should do.  This recipe will pair well with... the type of beer used in the recipe.

Ingredients:  serves 4
1 12 oz package - Pastamore Garlic Toasted Onion Fettuccine
3 oz - pancetta (diced)
1 12 oz - beer of your choice
12 oz - water
To taste - salt and black pepper

Directions:
1.  Heat a large pot of water on the stove over high heat.  Bring to a boil.  As the water is heating, place a medium frying pan on the stove over medium/medium-high heat.  Once hot add the pancetta and begin cooking.  Stir often.

2.  Add the Pastamore Garlic Toasted Onion Fettuccine to the boiling pot of water and cook until al dente.  Once the bacon is browned, carefully add the beer and water to the frying pan.  Reduce this sauce as the pasta cooks, ideally reducing by half.  If the sauce is too thin reduce further, and if the sauce is too thick or appears to have entirely evaporated add water as needed.

3.  Once the pasta has cooked, drain using a colander and rinse thoroughly with warm water.  Return to the pot it was cooked in.  Add the bacon and beer sauce to the pot and mix well.  Season to taste with salt and black pepper.

4.  Serve immediately, garnishing with shaved Parmesan cheese and a tasty beer!