Pea and Pancetta Pasta recipe

Friday, May 19, 2017
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!

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