Farmer's Wife's Sauce (Sugo alla Contadina)

Name: Farmer's Wife's Sauce (Sugo alla Contadina)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 lb. of pancetta; 4 inch cubed; 2 cloves of garlic, sliced; 1/2 onion diced; 1 leek sliced thin; 1-1/2 cup peas; 1 cup of white wine; 2 cups of bechamela; 1/2 cup of grated Grana Padana; 1/4 cup of Pecorino

Eats Now Editorial Team · 223 kcal · General

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Farmer's Wife's Sauce (Sugo alla Contadina) – a delicious recipe with pancetta, garlic, onion, thin, peas, white wine. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.

Serves 4 General

Servings: persons

1/4 lb. of pancetta
4 inch cubed
2 cloves of garlic, sliced
1/2 onion diced
1 leek sliced thin
1-1/2 cup peas
1 cup of white wine
2 cups of bechamela
1/2 cup of grated Grana Padana
1/4 cup of Pecorino

1
In a saute pan over a medium heat, brown the pancetta and drain off most of the fat except 1 tablespoon.
2
Add in the garlic and onion and saute till soft and translucent.
3
Next add in the peas and wine and reduce the liquid by 3/4ths.
4
Add the bechamela and simmer for about 5 minutes, add in the Grana Padana or Pecorino and serve over your favorite pasta or pork roast

223

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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Frequently Asked Questions

This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 lb. of pancetta, 4 inch cubed, 2 cloves of garlic, sliced, 1/2 onion diced, and more.

Yes, Farmer's Wife's Sauce (Sugo alla Contadina) falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Quick Info

Servings
4 servings
Calories
223 kcal
Category
General

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