Penne with Peas and Pancetta Recipe

Name: Penne with Peas and Pancetta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 ounces dried penne pasta; 4 ounces pancetta or bacon, coarsely chopped; 1 medium onion, chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 1/4 cups fat-free milk; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; 1 (15 ounce) can Del Monte Sweet Peas, drained; 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese; Cracked black pepper; Chopped fresh sage leaves (optional)

Servings: persons

6 ounces dried penne pasta
4 ounces pancetta or bacon, coarsely chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/4 cups fat-free milk
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 (15 ounce) can Del Monte Sweet Peas, drained
1/3 cup Parmesan cheese
Cracked black pepper
Chopped fresh sage leaves (optional)

1
Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.
2
Cover and keep warm.
3
Cook pancetta over medium heat in a large skillet until crisp.
4
Using a slotted spoon, transfer pancetta to paper towels to drain, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings in skillet.
5
Add onion and garlic to drippings in skillet; cook and stir for 4 to 5 minutes or until tender.
6
Whisk together milk and flour in a small bowl.
7
Add milk mixture to skillet.
8
Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly.
9
Cook and stir for 2 more minutes.
10
Add canned peas and pancetta to the cooked pasta; gently toss to coat.
11
To serve, sprinkle pasta with cheese and pepper.
12
If desired, top with sage.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 ounces dried penne pasta, 4 ounces pancetta or bacon, coarsely chopped, 1 medium onion, chopped, 3 cloves garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Penne with Peas and Pancetta falls under the Pasta & Noodles 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.

Penne with Peas and Pancetta

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