Best Snap Peas With Pancetta And Parmesan Recipes

PEAS & PANCETTA

Peas & Pancetta image

Provided by Ina Garten

Time 20m

Yield 4 to 5 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 tablespoon good olive oil
2 1/2 ounces pancetta, 1/4-inch-diced
1 large shallot, halved and sliced
1 (10-ounce) box frozen peas, such as Birds Eye Garden Peas
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon julienned fresh mint leaves

Steps:

Heat the olive oil in a medium (10-inch) saute pan, add the pancetta and shallot, and cook over medium heat for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pancetta is browned and the shallot is tender. Add the frozen peas, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and cook over medium-low heat for 4 to 5 minutes, until the peas are hot. Stir in the mint, taste for seasonings, and serve hot.

PARMESAN SNAP PEA PASTA

Parmesan Snap Pea Pasta image

My family loves pasta! This simple dish is always a hit, especially during the spring when sugar snap peas are the sweetest. To keep us from getting in a rut, I change up the flavors. -Crystal Jo Bruns, Iliff, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 pound fresh sugar snap peas (about 5 cups), trimmed
1 package (16 ounces) angel hair pasta
5 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 medium red onion, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/8 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1-1/4 cups grated Parmesan cheese, divided

Steps:

In a 6-qt. stockpot, bring 16 cups water to a boil. Add peas; cook, uncovered, just until crisp-tender, 3-4 minutes. Using a strainer, remove peas from pot., In same pot, add pasta to boiling water; cook according to package directions. Drain, reserving 1 cup cooking water; return to pot. Toss with 3 tablespoons oil., In a large skillet, heat remaining oil over medium heat; saute onion until tender, 2-3 minutes. Add garlic and seasonings; cook and stir 1 minute. Stir in peas; heat through., Toss with pasta, adding 1 cup cheese and reserved cooking water as desired. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 258 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 254mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 10g protein.