Creamy Pancetta and Peas Pasta
Creamy pancetta and peas pasta is the ultimate comfort food made with crispy pancetta and peas in a creamy cheese sauce served over pasta.
Ingredients
- 1 pound Farfalle pasta (bow ties)
- 1 ladle Pasta water
- 1 5oz Pancetta, diced
- ½ Onion, diced
- 4 Cloves Garlic, diced
- 1 Tbs Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 Tbs Garlic Powder
- 1 Cup Heavy Cream
- ¼ Cup Parmesan Cheese, grated
- 1 9oz Peas, frozen
Instructions
- Add the pancetta to a large skillet with a tall lip over medium high heat. Cook the pancetta, stirring occasionally, until its crispy
- Now add the chopped onion, garlic and Italian seasoning. Saute until the onion is soft.
- Add the heavy cream and parmesan cheese. Stir until everything is combined smoothly.
- Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder then add the frozen peas.
- Stir the peas into the sauce until they all break apart and thaw.
- Add a ladle of cooked pasta water to the sauce and then add the pasta
- ReSeason with salt, pepper, garlic powder, Italian seasoning if needed and serve warm.