Nonna Elda's 1 Pot Peas & Pancetta Pasta

20m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Peel and chop one big onion.
  2. 2Fry the chopped onion in a pot.
  3. 3Chop the pancetta into small pieces.
  4. 4Add the pancetta to the pot with the fried onion and cook until fragrant.
  5. 5Add warm water to the pot.
  6. 6Add green peas to the pot with the onion and pancetta.
  7. 7Mash the green peas lightly with a potato masher to create a creamy texture.
  8. 8Add uncooked ditali pasta to the pot.
  9. 9Pour more water into the pot to ensure the pasta cooks properly.
  10. 10Stir everything together, cooking until the pasta is done and the sauce has thickened.
  11. 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.