Garlic Pasta With Pancetta and Peas
Peas and pancetta make a delicious combination when added to garlicky pasta. A bit of pecorino Romano or Parmesan cheese adds to the amazing flavor in this spaghetti dish!
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp kosher salt for the pasta cooking water, plus more to taste as needed
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 4 ounces diced pancetta
- 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 8 ounces spaghetti
- ¾ cup frozen peas
- ½ cup pasta cooking water, as needed
- ⅓ cup grated pecorino Romano or Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
- 2 tsp chopped parsley, for garnish, optional
Recommended Equipment
Instructions
- Fill a large pot with about 3 quarts of water and add 1 tablespoon of salt. Place it over high heat.1 tbsp kosher salt for the pasta cooking water
- Heat the olive oil in a large, deep skillet or sauté pan over medium-low heat. When the oil is hot, add the pancetta to the pan and cook for about 8 minutes, until lightly browned and most of the fat is rendered. Add the garlic and both peppers and continue cooking until the garlic is fragrant and just lightly golden.3 tbsp olive oil | 4 ounces diced pancetta | 3 cloves garlic | 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper | 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- Cook the spaghetti to al dente, following the package directions, adding the peas for the last 2 minutes.8 ounces spaghetti | 3/4 cup frozen peas
- Reserve about 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water and drain the spaghetti and peas in a colander.1/2 cup pasta cooking water
- Transfer the spaghetti and peas to the skillet with the pancetta and stir to coat with the oil. Add 1/3 cup of pecorino Romano or Parmesan cheese and 1/4 cup of the pasta water, and toss vigorously until the cheese melts and forms a light sauce. Add extra pasta water, as needed for moisture and creaminess. Taste and adjust the seasonings.1/3 cup grated pecorino Romano or Parmesan cheese
- Serve the pasta with extra grated cheese and a light sprinkle of parsley.2 tsp chopped parsley
Nutrition
Calories: 474kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 15gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 26mgSodium: 278mgPotassium: 264mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 248IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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