Pancetta and Pea Pasta

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    20 mins

  • Total Time

    25 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    505 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Italian

Pancetta and Pea Pasta

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 pasta uncooked, recommend linguine
  • 1 pancetta diced, 4.4 ounce package
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup half-and-half
  • 1 Italian seasoning dash
  • 1 cup peas frozen
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
  • black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Boil a large, salted pot of water for the pasta. Cook it al dente according to package directions.
  2. Meanwhile, in a skillet, fry the pancetta over medium-high heat until it's nice and crispy (about 10 min.). 
  3. If there's a lot of fat left over, drain the majority of it. 
  4. Add the garlic to the pan and cook for about 30 seconds, then add the half-and-half, Italian seasoning, and peas. 
  5. Let the sauce bubble for a few minutes, then drain the cooked pasta and add it to the skillet, along with the parmesan. 
  6. 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 (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%)

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%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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