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pasta with peas and pancetta

Creamy Pasta with Peas and Pancetta for a Cozy Dinner

This creamy pasta with peas and pancetta is a delightful and comforting dish, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Pasta
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 300 g Dried Pasta (e.g., fusilli bucati) A short shape works best for holding the sauce.
  • Salt Salt Use generously during cooking.
For the Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil For frying the pancetta.
  • 150 g Pancetta Feel free to substitute bacon.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Finely minced.
  • 1 cup Green Peas Can be frozen peas.
  • 200 ml Cream Single cream preferred.
  • 100 g Parmesan Cheese Finely grated.
  • Freshly Cracked Black Pepper Black Pepper To taste.
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice Fresh juice.
For the Garnish
  • 1 handful Arugula Optional, for garnish.

Equipment

  • large pot
  • skillet
  • colander

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cook the pasta in salted water according to package directions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Reserve ¼ cup of water, then drain.
  2. In a skillet, heat olive oil and fry pancetta until crispy, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Lower heat, add garlic, and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Add peas and cook for 2-3 minutes until warm.
  5. Pour in the cream and simmer for 2 minutes.
  6. Add grated parmesan, stirring until melted into the sauce.
  7. Mix in the drained pasta and reserved water, tossing for 1-2 minutes.
  8. Fold in arugula, serve immediately with extra parmesan and lemon zest.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 18gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish is perfect for sharing and can be customized easily with different vegetables or proteins.

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