This is one of my favorite “pantry” meals and something I make often in various forms. This particular version is my family’s favorite. It’s easy to whip up on a weeknight and I usually have most of the ingredients on hand (I keep a package of pancetta in my freezer, along with frozen peas).
It’s light, but still filling and the salty pancetta plays well with the peas. A generous sprinkle of Parmesan cheese is just the icing on the cake! I bet if you try it, you’ll start keeping pancetta and peas in your freezer on a regular basis too!
Pasta with Peas and Pancetta
Author: Rocky Mountain Woman
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
- ¼ C chopped fresh parsley
- ½ 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
John / Kitchen Riffs says
May 30, 2019 at 4:05 pmWhat an outstanding dish! I love pasta with pancetta (or prosciutto) with peas. Lovely dish, and your version looks terrific. Thanks!
Rocky Mountain Woman says
May 30, 2019 at 4:29 pmThanks, John. BTW, I love your site!
Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella says
May 31, 2019 at 3:48 amI always try and keep bacon or pancetta and peas in the freezer. This looks lovely RMW! 😀
Valentina says
May 31, 2019 at 7:18 pmThis is such a delicious blend of flavors. Wish it was in front of me for dinner. Looks so comforting, too. 🙂
Kelly | Foodtasia says
June 3, 2019 at 6:15 amLooks 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!
Deb|EastofEdenCooking says
June 14, 2019 at 11:36 amFast 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.