Handmade Pasta with Pancetta, Cherry Tomatoes, and Herbs

Name: Handmade Pasta with Pancetta, Cherry Tomatoes, and Herbs
Yield: 6 Servings
Ingredients: 2 cups (or more) 00 flour; 1 cup hot water, divided; 4 teaspoons plus 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil; Pinch of salt; 1/2 cup chopped white onion; 1/2 cup chopped pancetta (Italian bacon); 1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper; 3 cups small cherry tomatoes, halved; 16 fresh basil leaves plus fresh sprigs for garnish; 2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano; 1/2 cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese plus additional Romano cheese, shaved

By Antonio PisanielloPhotographer Andrea Fazzari

August 31, 2006

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