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Nonna Elda's 1 Pot Peas & Pancetta Pasta
20m
Serves 1
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Nonna Elda's 1 Pot Peas & Pancetta Pasta
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Serves 1
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Directions
1
Peel and chop one big onion.
2
Fry the chopped onion in a pot.
3
Chop the pancetta into small pieces.
4
Add the pancetta to the pot with the fried onion and cook until fragrant.
5
Add warm water to the pot.
6
Add green peas to the pot with the onion and pancetta.
7
Mash the green peas lightly with a potato masher to create a creamy texture.
8
Add uncooked ditali pasta to the pot.
9
Pour more water into the pot to ensure the pasta cooks properly.
10
Stir everything together, cooking until the pasta is done and the sauce has thickened.
11
Serve the pasta, garnishing with Parmigiano cheese if desired.
Ingredients
1 big onion
pancetta
green peas
ditali pasta
Parmigiano Reggiano
water
Equipment
pot
knife
cutting board
wooden spoon
potato masher
ladle
Tips
This recipe is a one-pot dish, making it easy to prepare.
Avoid adding too many ingredients to ensure the pancetta flavor is not masked.
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