Creamy Italian Fumé Pasta Sauce

A rich and silky central Italian pasta sauce featuring savory pancetta and sweet onions simmered in heavy cream, tomato sauce, and paprika. Perfect for coating penne or your favorite pasta shapes.

Ingredients

• 200g heavy cream (milk cream)
• 150g tomato sauce
• 100g pancetta, cubed
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1 pinch sugar
• Salt to taste
• Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Directions

1. Finely chop the onion and cut the pancetta into 1 cm cubes.
2. Heat a splash of olive oil in a skillet over low heat and fry the onion and pancetta until the onion is softened and golden brown.
3. Pour in the heavy cream and tomato sauce, stirring well to combine.
4. Add a small pinch of sugar, then season with salt, paprika, and optional chopped parsley to taste.
5. Cook while stirring slowly over low heat for about 10 minutes until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.
6. Toss directly with hot, freshly cooked pasta and serve immediately.