Pancetta and Pea Pasta

Name: Pancetta and Pea Pasta
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 serving
Ingredients: 8 ounces uncooked pasta (I recommend linguine); 1 (4.4 ounce) package diced pancetta; 2 cloves garlic; 1 cup half-and-half; 1 dash Italian seasoning; 1 cup peas (I used frozen); 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese; pepper

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings
4
Calories
505 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Italian

Pancetta and Pea Pasta

Nina Acevedo

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This pancetta and pea pasta is a quick and delicious weeknight dinner recipe. It can be on your table in less than 30 minutes! The garlicky cream sauce is lightened up by using half-and-half instead of heavy cream.

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Ingredients

Servings

8 ounces uncooked pasta (I recommend linguine)
1 (4.4 ounce) package diced pancetta
2 cloves garlic minced
1 cup half-and-half
1 dash Italian seasoning
1 cup peas (I used frozen)
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
pepper to taste

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Instructions

Boil a large, salted pot of water for the pasta. Cook it al dente according to package directions.
Meanwhile, in a skillet, fry the pancetta over medium-high heat until it's nice and crispy (about 10 min.).
If there's a lot of fat left over, drain the majority of it.
Add the garlic to the pan and cook for about 30 seconds, then add the half-and-half, Italian seasoning, and peas.
Let the sauce bubble for a few minutes, then drain the cooked pasta and add it to the skillet, along with the parmesan.
Toss the pasta with the sauce and let it cook for a few more minutes, tossing often (turn heat down to medium/med-low). This will help more of the starch to release from the pasta so the sauce thickens up a bit more. Serve immediately with fresh cracked pepper if desired.

Notes

You can dice the pancetta yourself if you can't find the pre-diced variety. Pancetta is pretty salty, so I don't typically add extra salt to dishes with pancetta in them (aside from the pasta water, of course).
Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy only and should be construed as an estimate rather than a guarantee. Ingredients can vary and Salt & Lavender makes no guarantees to the accuracy of this information.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 505kcal (25%) Carbohydrates 52g (17%) Protein 20g (40%) Fat 24g (37%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 9g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 54mg (18%) Sodium 428mg (18%) Potassium 380mg (11%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 616IU (12%) Vitamin C 16mg (18%) Calcium 231mg (23%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 505 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	505kcal	25%
Carbohydrates	52g	17%
Protein	20g	40%
Fat	24g	37%
Saturated Fat	11g	55%
Polyunsaturated Fat	3g	18%
Monounsaturated Fat	9g	45%
Trans Fat	1g	50%
Cholesterol	54mg	18%
Sodium	428mg	18%
Potassium	380mg	8%
Fiber	4g	16%
Sugar	4g	8%
Vitamin A	616IU	12%
Vitamin C	16mg	18%
Calcium	231mg	23%
Iron	2mg	11%