FETTUCCINE WITH PEAS AND PANCETTA

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Make and share this Fettuccine With Peas and Pancetta recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 ounces thinly sliced pancetta
4 garlic cloves
2/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 lb dried fettuccine (or tagliatelle)
1 (10 ounce) package frozen peas (2 cups)
3/4 cup lightly packed fresh basil

Steps:

  • Unroll pancetta slices, then cut each strip across into pieces about 1/2 inch wide.
  • Thinly slice garlic.
  • Heat olive oil in a medium skillet over med-low heat.
  • Add pancetta.
  • Cook, stirring occasionally and pressing down to submerge, until pale gold in color, about 10 minutes.
  • Drain on paper towels.
  • Add garlic to olive oil in skillet and cook on low heat until just turning pale gold, about 1 minute; remove from heat.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat.
  • Cook pasta until almost al dente, about 6 minutes, then add peas to pot.
  • Cook 1 minute more, then drain.
  • Return pot to low heat and add garlic-olive oil.
  • Stir in pasta with peas.
  • Stir in pancetta and toss strands to combine as best as possible.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Transfer to serving dish or divide among plates and scatter basil on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 544.7, Fat 27.6, SaturatedFat 4.2, Cholesterol 63.8, Sodium 68, Carbohydrate 61.4, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 3.8, Protein 13.5

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