Creamy Pasta with Peas and Pancetta
A comforting pasta dish featuring crispy pancetta and sweet peas covered in a rich cream sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Pasta (e.g., fettuccine, penne)
- Olive oil
- Pancetta
- Sweet peas (fresh or frozen)
- Heavy cream
- Grated parmesan cheese
- Minced garlic
- Salt
- Pepper
- Fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté the pancetta in a large skillet with olive oil over medium heat until crispy.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in sweet peas and cook for another 2-3 minutes until tender.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Add the cooked pasta and grated parmesan cheese, stirring to coat. Season with salt and pepper.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Don’t overcook the pasta; al dente is key for the best texture. Get everything prepped before starting to cook.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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