Nonna Elda's 1 Pot Peas & Pancetta Pasta
Directions
- 1Peel and chop one big onion.
- 2Fry the chopped onion in a pot.
- 3Chop the pancetta into small pieces.
- 4Add the pancetta to the pot with the fried onion and cook until fragrant.
- 5Add warm water to the pot.
- 6Add green peas to the pot with the onion and pancetta.
- 7Mash the green peas lightly with a potato masher to create a creamy texture.
- 8Add uncooked ditali pasta to the pot.
- 9Pour more water into the pot to ensure the pasta cooks properly.
- 10Stir everything together, cooking until the pasta is done and the sauce has thickened.
- 11Serve the pasta, garnishing with Parmigiano cheese if desired.
Ingredients
- 1 big onion
- pancetta
- green peas
- ditali pasta
- Parmigiano Reggiano
- 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.
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