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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
10 mins
Servings: 4 people (up to)
Calories: 3088 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mediterranean
Ingredients
- 1/2 lb thin spaghetti or pasta of your choice
- salt
- extra virgin olive oil
- 4- oz cubed pancetta, cut into small bits (you can use bacon if you need to)
- 2 shallots, thinly sliced
- 2 cups peas, thawed if frozen
- 8 large garlic cloves, minced
- black pepper
- 2 tsp Aleppo pepper flakes, divided
- 2 cups packed chopped fresh parsley
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- Grated parmesan cheese, 1/2 cup or more to your liking
Instructions
- 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)
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Transfer pasta to serving bowls and enjoy!
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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
(11%)
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: 4people (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.