Orecchiette with Pancetta, Peas and Fresh Herbs Recipe

Name: Orecchiette with Pancetta, Peas and Fresh Herbs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound orecchiette; Salt; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 4 ounces thickly sliced pancetta, finely diced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 large jalapeno, seeded and minced; 1 cup frozen peas, thawed (about 5 ounces); 1/2 cup freshly grated Pecorino-Romano cheese; Freshly ground pepper; 2 tablespoons snipped chives; 2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley; 2 tablespoons chopped mint

Servings: persons

1 pound orecchiette
Salt
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 ounces thickly sliced pancetta, finely diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 large jalapeno, seeded and minced
1 cup frozen peas, thawed (about 5 ounces)
1/2 cup freshly grated Pecorino-Romano cheese
Freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons snipped chives
2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley
2 tablespoons chopped mint

1
Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted water until al dente.
2
Drain the pasta, reserving 1 cup of the pasta cooking water.
3
Melt the butter in a large, deep skillet.
4
Add the pancetta and cook over moderately high heat, stirring, until just beginning to brown, about 5 minutes.
5
Add the garlic and jalapeno and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
6
Add the peas and toss to coat.
7
Add the pasta along with the reserved pasta water and the cheese.
8
Season generously with pepper and cook over moderately high heat until the sauce is thick and creamy, about 2 minutes.
9
Stir in the chives, parsley and mint and serve right away.

233

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

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound orecchiette, Salt, 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 4 ounces thickly sliced pancetta, finely diced, and more.

Yes, Orecchiette with Pancetta, Peas and Fresh Herbs 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.

Orecchiette with Pancetta, Peas and Fresh Herbs

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