Creamy Garlic Alfredo Pasta with Pancetta and Peas
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 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
Description
The recipe involves sautéing diced pancetta or bacon until crisp, then setting it aside. Pasta of choice is boiled in salted water and drained, reserving some cooking water. Frozen peas and Alfredo sauce are added to the pasta over low heat, stirring continuously so the sauce thickens and clings to the noodles; reserved pasta water can be used to adjust sauce consistency. The crispy pancetta and chopped parsley are folded in for flavor and color. The dish is finished with grated Parmesan cheese, adding a nutty, salty note. The creamy texture contrasts with the crisp pancetta and tender peas, making a balanced and visually appealing plate. This recipe allows for topping with additional cooked protein if desired.
Ingredients
- 500 grams pasta (of choice (gemelli, penne, rotini, etc.))
- 2 cups peas frozen
- 1 cup pancetta diced, or bacon
- 2.5 cups Alfredo pasta sauce (store bought or homemade, homemade recipe below)
- ¼ cup parsley (chopped)
- Parmesan Cheese to garnish, grated
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 the pasta with your choice of cooked protein to add more substance to the meal.
- In the provided photo, air-fried shrimp is used as a serving suggestion.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition 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.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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