Description
A simple and flavorful side dish featuring sweet peas and savory pancetta.
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 ounces pancetta, diced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 pound frozen peas
- 1/4 cup water
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add pancetta and cook until crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove pancetta with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving the rendered fat in the skillet.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Add frozen peas and water to the skillet. Cover and cook until peas are tender, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the cooked pancetta.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, you can use butter instead of olive oil.
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a touch of heat.
- Fresh peas can be used; blanch them for 2-3 minutes before adding to the skillet.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: peas, pancetta, side dish, easy recipe, quick recipe, Italian side dish