Description
A delightful creamy pasta dish with savory pancetta and sweet peas, perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (fettuccine or your choice)
- 4 oz pancetta, diced
- 1 cup sweet peas (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook the pancetta over medium heat until crispy.
- Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the sweet peas and cook until they are heated through.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer, cooking for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Mix in the cooked pasta and Parmesan cheese, stirring until the pasta is well coated.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
For a lighter sauce, consider using half-and-half instead of heavy cream or adding a bit of pasta water to achieve a silkier consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg