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Creamy Pea & Pancetta Pasta

Creamy Pea & Pancetta Pasta

A quick and easy creamy pasta dish featuring peas and pancetta, perfect for busy weeknight meals.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 500 kcal

Equipment

  • large pot
  • skillet

Ingredients
  

Pasta Ingredients

  • 12 ounces Dried Pasta
  • 4 ounces Diced Pancetta Or Bacon
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1.5 cups Half and Half Cream
  • Salt To taste
  • Black Pepper To taste
  • 1 cup Baby Peas

To Serve

  • Cracked Black Pepper
  • Grated Parmesan or Pecorino Romano Cheese

Instructions
 

Cooking Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
  • While the water is heating, fry the diced pancetta in a skillet over medium heat until crispy and lightly browned, about 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Drain excess fat from the skillet.
  • Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook until it is 'al dente'.
  • Add the garlic to the skillet and stir for a minute but do not let it color.
  • Add the cream, peas, and season with salt and pepper.
  • Bring to a boil and cook a couple of minutes to thicken.
  • Use a slotted spoon to remove the pasta from pot and add to the skillet. (Do not worry about adding a little pasta water as well!)
  • Stir continuously over high heat until the pasta is well coated with sauce, and the sauce is thick.
  • Serve in individual bowls topped with some freshly cracked black pepper and pass the grated cheese.

Notes

This recipe is perfect for a quick dinner and can be adjusted with different types of pasta or vegetables.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 20gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Creamy Pea & Pancetta Pasta, easy recipes, pasta, Quick Recipes, weeknight meals
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