Peel the prickly pears, blend the pulp with a mixer and use a fine sieve to remove the seeds.
Season the pulp with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
In a well-heated non-stick pan, cook the smoked pancetta cubes with thyme over a very low flame without adding any other seasonings.
Boil the pasta and drain it al dente, pour it into the pan and mix in the prickly pear pulp.
Serve with a drizzle of oil and grated pecorino.
For a more flavorful taste, you can add freshly grated pecorino.
Italy, Lazio
| Energy (kcal) | 293.4 |
| Carbohydrates (g) | 37.27 |
| of which Sugars (g) | 5.28 |
| Fat (g) | 13.19 |
| of which Saturates (g) | 4.4 |
| Protein (g) | 7.99 |
| Fiber (g) | 1.52 |
| Sale (g) | 0.02 |
