Hand-Rolled Pici Pasta with Easy Sauce

Step 1

In a large bowl mix the flour and salt.

Step 2

Add the warm water and the olive oil and mix it in using a spatula until it doesn’t help anymore. Place the dough on a clean surface and knead it for 5 minutes or until you have a soft and homogeneous dough.

Step 3

Wrap the dough in cling film and let it rest at room temperature for 30 minutes.

Step 4

Cut small portions of the dough and use your hands to roll them on a surface to create a strip. Keep rolling as it thins out and stop when it reaches 3mm thick.

Step 5

As you make the pasta, lay them next to each other in one layer on a floured surface. That can be the working surface or a baking tray.

Step 6

Once all the pasta is ready, place a large saucepan with salty water to boil. Once it’s boiling, add the pasta and cook it for 2 minutes.

Step 7

Remove it from the water and add it straight into the sauce.

Step 8

In a skillet with plenty of olive oil, add the slice of bread and get it very golden on both sides. You can also sprinkle it with salt and pepper. Once golden, remove it from the pan and let it cool down. Process it so get the breadcrumbs. Alternatively, you can toast panko breadcrumbs ina pan with a bit of olive oil.

Step 9

Add the 4 tbsp of olive oil to a large pan. Add the pancetta and cook it over medium heat until it becomes golden.

Step 10

Add the garlic and cook it stirring constantly for 1 minute.

Step 11

Add the cooked pasta, stir to combine. Add a bit of salt to taste and also plenty of pepper.