Pasta with Pancetta and Peas
Ingredients:
1 pound orecchiette pasta (or pasta of your choosing)
1 Tablespoon kosher salt
¼ pound pancetta, diced small
8 oz frozen peas
½ cup grated parmesan cheese
Directions:
- Bring a large pot with 4 quarts of water to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, add pasta and salt and stir to combine.
- While pasta is cooking, heat a skillet to medium heat on the stovetop. Add pancetta and cook stirring frequently until the pancetta is browned and slightly crispy, about 5-6 minutes.
- Add frozen peas to the cooked pancetta and cook for 2-3 more minutes until the peas are heated through. Remove from heat and set aside.
- When the pasta has reached al dente, drain water from the pasta, reserving ½ cup of the cooking liquid. Cooking time should be about 9-12 minutes or about the time it takes to cook the pancetta and peas.
- Toss pasta with reserved pasta water, pancetta, peas, parmesan cheese and serve.