Pancetta in the freezer is like money in the bank when it comes to whipping up a quick meal like this pasta. You can have this on the table in less than an hour and everyone will be happy. Leftovers (if there are any) are great reheated.
It’s light, but still filling and the salty pancetta plays well with the peas. A generous sprinkle of shaved or shredded Parmesan takes the richness level up a notch. I bet if you try it, you’ll start keeping pancetta and peas in your freezer on a regular basis!
PrintPasta with Peas and Pancetta
Ingredients
- 1 lb package of pasta (any kind will do)
- 3 T butter
- 2 T olive oil
- 1 C diced pancetta
- 1 C frozen peas (fresh would work also if you have some)
- 1 T fresh thyme
- 1/4 C chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 C shredded Parmesan
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the directions on the package
- In a large skillet, melt the butter, add the oil and then fry the pancetta over medium high heat until it starts to crisp up a bit, about 5 – 10 minutes
- Add the peas, thyme and parsley
- Cook for about 10 minutes or until the peas are cooked through
- Toss with the pasta and sprinkle the Parmesan on top
What an outstanding dish! I love pasta with pancetta (or prosciutto) with peas. Lovely dish, and your version looks terrific. Thanks!
Thanks, John. BTW, I love your site!
I always try and keep bacon or pancetta and peas in the freezer. This looks lovely RMW! 😀
This is such a delicious blend of flavors. Wish it was in front of me for dinner. Looks so comforting, too. 🙂
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Looks so delicious! I love a simple pasta dish and this is something my family would love. Definitely a good idea to keep the ingredients on hand for a quick dinner!
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Fast and easy dinners, loaded with flavor always get my undivided attention! These ingredients are easy to have on hand all year long, an huge plus.