Simple Pea & Pancetta Pasta
Simple Pea & Pancetta Pasta
- July 20, 2021
- Posted by: Fitbliss
Cook pasta in a large non-stick saucepan of salted boiling water according to packet instructions. Add peas to saucepan in the last few minutes of cooking. Reserve 1⁄3 cup of pasta water, drain off remainder and set pasta and peas aside in a warm place.
Add pancetta to the hot saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring, for 4-5 minutes until beginning to crisp.
Add reserved pasta water and parmesan to the saucepan of pancetta, scaping any browned bits from the bottom, and stir until creamy.
Add pasta and spinach and toss together until spinach has wilted. Season with salt and pepper.
Divide between bowls and top with extra parmesan to serve.
Servings 2
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 395
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 9.8g16%
- Saturated Fat 4.8g24%
- Total Carbohydrate 47g16%
- Dietary Fiber 6.7g27%
- Sugars 3.1g
- Protein 26.1g53%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Ingredients
Directions
Cook pasta in a large non-stick saucepan of salted boiling water according to packet instructions. Add peas to saucepan in the last few minutes of cooking. Reserve 1⁄3 cup of pasta water, drain off remainder and set pasta and peas aside in a warm place.
Add pancetta to the hot saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring, for 4-5 minutes until beginning to crisp.
Add reserved pasta water and parmesan to the saucepan of pancetta, scaping any browned bits from the bottom, and stir until creamy.
Add pasta and spinach and toss together until spinach has wilted. Season with salt and pepper.
Divide between bowls and top with extra parmesan to serve.
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Cook pasta in a large non-stick saucepan of salted boiling water according to packet instructions. Add peas to saucepan in the last few minutes of cooking. Reserve 1⁄3 cup of pasta water, drain off remainder and set pasta and peas aside in a warm place.
Add pancetta to the hot saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring, for 4-5 minutes until beginning to crisp.
Add reserved pasta water and parmesan to the saucepan of pancetta, scaping any browned bits from the bottom, and stir until creamy.
Add pasta and spinach and toss together until spinach has wilted. Season with salt and pepper.
Divide between bowls and top with extra parmesan to serve.
Servings 2
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 395
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 9.8g16%
- Saturated Fat 4.8g24%
- Total Carbohydrate 47g16%
- Dietary Fiber 6.7g27%
- Sugars 3.1g
- Protein 26.1g53%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Ingredients
Directions
Cook pasta in a large non-stick saucepan of salted boiling water according to packet instructions. Add peas to saucepan in the last few minutes of cooking. Reserve 1⁄3 cup of pasta water, drain off remainder and set pasta and peas aside in a warm place.
Add pancetta to the hot saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring, for 4-5 minutes until beginning to crisp.
Add reserved pasta water and parmesan to the saucepan of pancetta, scaping any browned bits from the bottom, and stir until creamy.
Add pasta and spinach and toss together until spinach has wilted. Season with salt and pepper.
Divide between bowls and top with extra parmesan to serve.