Description
A delightful blend of flavors featuring savory pancetta, sweet peas, and a rich, creamy sauce, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta (e.g., fettuccine or penne)
- 4 ounces pancetta, diced
- 1 cup sweet peas (fresh or frozen)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the pancetta and cook until crispy.
- Stir in the sweet peas and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low, then add the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, stirring until combined.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and mix well to coat in the sauce.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
For lighter options, try whole wheat pasta or spiralized vegetables. Always cook pasta al dente.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg