Nonna Elda's 1 Pot Peas & Pancetta Pasta

20 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Peel and chop one big onion.
  2. 2Peel and chop one big onion.
  3. 3Peel and chop one big onion.
  4. 4Fry the chopped onion in a pot.
  5. 5Fry the chopped onion in a pot.
  6. 6Fry the chopped onion in a pot.
  7. 7Chop the pancetta into small pieces.
  8. 8Chop the pancetta into small pieces.
  9. 9Chop the pancetta into small pieces.
  10. 10Add the pancetta to the pot with the fried onion and cook until fragrant.
  11. 11Add the pancetta to the pot with the fried onion and cook until fragrant.
  12. 12Add the pancetta to the pot with the fried onion and cook until fragrant.
  13. 13Add warm water to the pot.
  14. 14Add warm water to the pot.
  15. 15Add warm water to the pot.
  16. 16Add green peas to the pot with the onion and pancetta.
  17. 17Add green peas to the pot with the onion and pancetta.
  18. 18Add green peas to the pot with the onion and pancetta.
  19. 19Mash the green peas lightly with a potato masher to create a creamy texture.
  20. 20Mash the green peas lightly with a potato masher to create a creamy texture.
  21. 21Mash the green peas lightly with a potato masher to create a creamy texture.
  22. 22Add uncooked ditali pasta to the pot.
  23. 23Add uncooked ditali pasta to the pot.
  24. 24Add uncooked ditali pasta to the pot.
  25. 25Pour more water into the pot to ensure the pasta cooks properly.
  26. 26Pour more water into the pot to ensure the pasta cooks properly.
  27. 27Pour more water into the pot to ensure the pasta cooks properly.
  28. 28Stir everything together, cooking until the pasta is done and the sauce has thickened.
  29. 29Stir everything together, cooking until the pasta is done and the sauce has thickened.
  30. 30Stir everything together, cooking until the pasta is done and the sauce has thickened.
  31. 31Serve the pasta, garnishing with Parmigiano cheese if desired.
  32. 32Serve the pasta, garnishing with Parmigiano cheese if desired.
  33. 33Serve the pasta, garnishing with Parmigiano cheese if desired.

Ingredients

  • 1 big onion
  • 1 big onion
  • 1 big onion
  • pancetta
  • pancetta
  • pancetta
  • green peas
  • green peas
  • green peas
  • ditali pasta
  • ditali pasta
  • ditali pasta
  • Parmigiano Reggiano
  • Parmigiano Reggiano
  • Parmigiano Reggiano
  • water
  • water
  • water

Equipment

potknifecutting boardwooden spoonpotato masherladle

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.