Creamy Pasta with Peas and Pancetta: A Quick and Indulgent Delight
A rich and delicious creamy pasta dish featuring sweet peas and crispy pancetta, perfect for a quick weeknight meal.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Omnivore
- 8 ounces pasta of your choice
- 1 cup fresh or frozen peas
- 4 ounces pancetta, diced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add pancetta and cook until crispy.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the peas and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat in the creamy sauce.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Feel free to substitute the pancetta with bacon for a slightly different flavor.
- For a vegetarian version, omit the meat and add more vegetables like spinach or mushrooms.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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