Pea and Pancetta Pasta recipe

An easy pasta salad that would serve as a great lunch or dinner.

Ingredients

• 1 lb orechette or shell pasta
• 4oz pancetta, chopped
• 1 large shallot or few TB minced garlic
• 1 cup peas
• 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• Fresh parsley, mint, & oregano

Directions

1. Prepare pasta according to package instructions. Reserve 1 cup of cooking water in case you need it for later.
2. Heat Olive Oil in a medium pan
3. Add pancetta and cook for 5 min. Add shallots and cook until browned & tender, approximately 2 more minutes.
4. Add in peas and toss to coat.
5. Stir in cooked pasta. Season with salt & pepper and chopped fresh parsley, oregano, & mint. Toss to coat.
6. Sprinkle in freshly grated Parmesan cheese & stir to melt the cheese.
7. Plate and garnish with additional fresh parsley.

Enjoy!