Penne Pasta with Pancetta

Serves 2
Prep Time 10 mins
Cooking Time 12-15 mins
Ingredients

• 200g Penne pasta
• 200g Pancetta cubes
• 100g Frozen peas, defrosted
• 200g Half fat Crème fraiche
• 2 Small onions, finely chopped
• 2 Cloves garlic, finely chopped
• Pinch of grated nutmeg
• Grated Parmesan cheese
• Black pepper

Method

• Cook the pasta according to the packet instructions, usually about 10-12 minutes
• Meanwhile, fry the pancetta in a wok or frying pan for a few minutes until it starts going crispy
• Add the chopped onion and garlic and cook for a few more minutes until the onion has softened, you can add a tablespoonful of olive oil at this stage if needed
• Stir in the crème fraiche
• Stir until heated through for 1-2 minutes, but don’t bring to the boil
• Add the peas to the pasta and cook for a minute
• Drain the pasta and peas and pour into the sauce
• Add the nutmeg and season with black pepper
• Toss the pasta and serve with grated Parmesan cheese

Topping

• Parmesan cheese

Equipment

• Large wok or frying pan
• Large saucepan

Shopping List

• 200g Penne pasta
• 200g Pancetta cubes
• 100g Frozen peas, defrosted
• 200g Half fat Crème fraiche
• 2 Small onions
• 2 Cloves garlic
• Pinch of grated nutmeg
• Grated Parmesan cheese
• Black pepper