Description
A comforting and delicious creamy pasta dish with sweet peas and crispy pancetta, perfect for a cozy meal with loved ones.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta (fettuccine or penne)
- 1 cup sweet peas (fresh or frozen)
- 4 ounces pancetta, diced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced pancetta and cook until crispy, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic to the pan and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the sweet peas and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- Lower the heat and add the heavy cream, stirring until well combined.
- Mix in the grated Parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Toss the cooked pasta in the sauce until well coated.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil or parsley.
Notes
For added freshness, consider a splash of lemon juice or zest at the end. Adjust the amount of Parmesan cheese based on your preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: creamy pasta, sweet peas, crispy pancetta, comfort food, home cooking
