One Pan 30 Minute Springtime Pancetta and Pea Pasta
A creamy one-pan spring pasta with crispy pancetta, asparagus and peas, finished with parmesan and a squeeze of lemon.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time20 minutes mins
Total Time30 minutes mins
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: The Cooking Mawma
Servings: 6 servings
- 4 oz pancetta diced/cubed
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 white/yellow onion thinly sliced
- 1 cup asparagus chopped
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 4 tbsp butter divided
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp chicken bouillon powder
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup whole milk or heavy cream room temp
- 2 cups small pasta shells or any small pasta
- 1 cup parmesan cheese shredded
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
In a large, deep pan, heat the olive oil on medium heat. Add the pancetta and cook until somewhat crispy (about 5 minutes). Add the sliced onion with a sprinkle of salt and pepper and cook for 3 minutes. Add the asparagus and cook another 3 minutes, then add the peas and garlic and cook for 1 more minute. Remove from the pan and set aside.
In the same pan, add 3 tbsp butter on medium heat and melt. Add the garlic powder, onion powder and chicken bouillon and stir constantly until the butter begins to foam.
Add the chicken broth and milk and bring to a boil. Once boiling, add the pasta shells and reduce to medium heat. Cook for 8-10 minutes, mixing occasionally to prevent sticking, until pasta is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
Turn off the heat and mix in the cooked pancetta, asparagus and peas. Add 1 tbsp butter, the parmesan cheese and lemon juice and stir to combine. Taste for salt and enjoy!
Calories: 387kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 802mg | Potassium: 304mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 792IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 274mg | Iron: 1mg