Fresh Tomato, Shrimp and Pancetta Orechetti

Ingredients

• • 3/4 lb (375 g) orechetti or other short pasta
  • 1/4 lb (115 g) pancetta or prosciutto, 1/4-inch (1/2-cm) thick slice, cut into small pieces
  • 3 tablespoons (45 ml) olive oil
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 cups (500 ml) cherry tomatoes
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • Crushed red pepper flakes, to taste
  • 3/4 lb (350 g) peeled raw medium-sized shrimp, with or without the tail
  • 2 green onions, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) chopped fresh basil
  • 1/2 cup (125 ml) ricotta cheese
  • Small fresh basil leaves, to taste
  • Salt and pepper