Description
Indulge in a delightful bowl of Creamy Pasta with Peas and Pancetta, a dish that perfectly marries rich flavors with vibrant ingredients. This quick and easy recipe is ideal for weeknight dinners or impressing guests. The savory pancetta gives depth while sweet peas add a pop of freshness, all enveloped in a luscious cream sauce. Finished with zesty lemon juice and optional peppery arugula, this pasta is not only comforting but also sophisticated. Serve it with fresh herbs or alongside grilled chicken for a complete meal that’s sure to satisfy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 220 g dried pasta
- 120 g pancetta (cubed)
- 3 cloves garlic (chopped)
- 120 g frozen peas
- 3/4 cup cream
- 50 g parmesan (grated)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: 1 cup arugula
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente; reserve 1 cup of water.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and fry pancetta until golden, about 5 minutes.
- Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
- Stir in frozen peas for another 30 seconds.
- Pour in cream, simmer gently, then mix in parmesan until melted.
- Add cooked pasta and reserved water; stir to combine.
- Season with lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- If desired, mix in arugula just before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 65mg