Description
A comforting dish of creamy pasta laced with savory pancetta and sweet peas, perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta (fettuccine or your choice)
- 4 ounces pancetta, diced
- 1 cup peas (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced pancetta and cook until crispy.
- Add minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the peas and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to combine.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cook for another minute until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
Consider using fettuccine or tagliatelle for the best sauce adherence. Adjust seasoning to taste as pancetta can be salty.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 24g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 120mg