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Simple Pancetta Pasta with Peas and Parmesan
4.9 from 50 votes

Simple Pancetta Pasta with Peas and Parmesan

Simple pancetta pasta and peas, tossed in a simple garlic and olive oil sauce and finished with Parmesan cheese. So good!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 people (up to)
Calories: 3088 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean

Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb spaghetti or pasta of your choice, thin
  • salt
  • extra virgin olive oil
  • 4- oz pancetta cut into small bits (you can use bacon if you need to, cubed
  • 2 shallot thinly sliced
  • 2 cups pea thawed if frozen
  • 8 garlic minced, large cloves
  • black pepper
  • 2 tsp Aleppo pepper flakes divided
  • 2 cups parsley packed chopped fresh
  • 1 lemon zested and juiced
  • Parmesan Cheese 1/2 cup or more to your liking, grated

Instructions

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  1. Cook the pasta to al dante in plenty of salted boiling water, consult package for instructions. Reserve 1 cup of the pasta cooking water aside, then drain pasta (some of the starchy pasta water will serve as sauce later)
  2. Meanwhile, heat a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pancetta (or bacon) and cook, tossing regularly, until fully cooked and browned. Remove pancetta onto a plate lined with paper towel to drain. Carefully dispose of most of the pancetta fat leaving just a hint (about 2 tsp) for flavoring.
  3. Set stove top  to medium heat and return skillet to heat. To the little bit of pancetta fat, add 4 tbsp Private Reserve extra virgin olive oil. Heat until shimmering but not smoking, then add shallots, peas, salt, black pepper, and 1 tsp aleppo pepper. Raise heat to medium-high and cook for 5 minutes, tossing regularly. Add garlic and parsley and cook for another 3 mins, or until peas are fully cooked through.
  4. Now return cooked pancetta to skillet. Add cooked pasta and 3/4 cup of the reserved pasta water. Add the remaining 1 tsp aleppo pepper, lemon zest and lemon juice. Toss to combine.
  5. Add grated Parmesan cheese (you might stat with 3 to 4 tbsp and adjust as needed.) Test and adjust seasoning (salt and pepper) to your liking.
  6. Transfer pasta to serving bowls and enjoy!

Notes

  • Note: Because this pasta comes together quickly, it's a good idea to work on salads etc. before you begin making the pasta.
  • Visit Our Shop to browse quality Mediterranean ingredients, including olive oils and spices such as Aleppo pepper used in this recipe.

Nutrition Information

Calories 308.8kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 50.8g (17%) Protein 9.3g (19%) Saturated Fat 1.2g (6%) Sodium 23.4mg (1%) Potassium 395.8mg (8%) Fiber 4.1g (16%) Sugar 3.5g (7%) Vitamin A 2534.2IU (51%) Vitamin C 57.1mg (63%) Calcium 75.9mg (8%) Iron 3.1mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 people (up to)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 3088

% Daily Value*

Calories 308.8kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 50.8g 17%
Protein 9.3g 19%
Saturated Fat 1.2g 6%
Sodium 23.4mg 1%
Potassium 395.8mg 8%
Fiber 4.1g 16%
Sugar 3.5g 7%
Vitamin A 2534.2IU 51%
Vitamin C 57.1mg 63%
Calcium 75.9mg 8%
Iron 3.1mg 17%

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