Creamy Garlic Alfredo Pasta with Pancetta and Peas
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5.0
33 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
410 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Creamy Garlic Alfredo Pasta with Pancetta and Peas
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Creamy alfredo sauce, salty crispy pancetta and sweet peas make this is a simple yet fancy pasta dinner. Use store bought alfredo sauce or check out my homemade alfredo sauce recipe!
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Ingredients
- 500 grams pasta (of choice (gemelli, penne, rotini, etc.))
- 2 cups frozen peas
- 1 cup diced pancetta or bacon
- 2.5 cups Alfredo pasta sauce (store bought or homemade, homemade recipe below)
- ¼ cup parsley (chopped)
- grated parmesan (to garnish)
Instructions
- Sauté diced pancetta or bacon, until crispy. Place on paper towel and set aside.
- Boil water in large pot of salted water to cook pasta as per cooking instructions.
- Reserve ¼ cup of pasta water. Drain pasta and return to pot.
- Pour the frozen peas and alfredo sauce over the pasta. Over a low heat, stir completely until the sauce begins to coat the pasta and thicken. To thicken the sauce, add in some reserved pasta water as needed.
- Add diced pancetta or bacon. Toss in parsley and mix completely.
- Garnish with grated parmesan cheese and serve. Enjoy!
Notes
- Top with cooked protein of choice.
- Pictured in this recipe is air fried shrimp.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
410kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
16g
(5%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
33g
(51%)
Saturated Fat
14g
(70%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
7g
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
94mg
(31%)
Sodium
1396mg
(58%)
Potassium
486mg
(14%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
956IU
(19%)
Vitamin C
28mg
(31%)
Calcium
28mg
(3%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 410 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 410kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 33g | 51% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7g | 41% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 94mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 1396mg | 58% |
| Potassium | 486mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 956IU | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 28mg | 31% |
| Calcium | 28mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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