# Nonna Elda's 1 Pot Peas & Pancetta Pasta

Nonna Elda's one-pot pasta with peas and pancetta is a quick, hot meal, perfect for when you need to cook something fast and delicious.

- Total time: 20 min
- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Dinner
- Language: en

## Ingredients

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

## Instructions

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.

## 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.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DRxx14jjhl2/?igsh=MnA2anRycmIzYmM1
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/adf640e7-79cb-417e-b374-e593278c3df2
- Extracted: 2025-12-07

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