
1/2 pound Private Selection Fettuccine be sure to reserve pasta water for sauce | |
salt | |
4 ounces Private Selection Pancetta OR Bacon diced | |
3 cloves garlic minced | |
1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes or to taste | |
1 cup Simple Truth Frozen Peas | |
1/2 cup heavy cream | |
1 cup freshly grated parmesan | |
zest of one lemon | |
2 tablespoons fresh mint chopped | |
2 tablespoons flat leaf Italian parsley chopped |
1. | Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package instructions, until al dente. Reserve one cup of pasta water before draining. |
2. | Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the pancetta and cook until starting to brown, 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium. |
3. | Add the garlic and red pepper flakes, cook for about 30 seconds, or until fragrant. |
4. | Add the peas and cook for about 2 minutes. |
5. | Add the cream and stir to coat the peas. Add the pasta, Parmesan cheese and some of the pasta water. |
6. | Stir to mix and keep adding the pasta water a little at a time until the sauce is your desired consistency (you don't need to use all of the pasta water). |
7. | Add the lemon zest, season with salt and pepper, and stir in the mint and parsley. |
8. | Serve right away, top with more Parmesan cheese and a squeeze of lemon if desired. |
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