Easy Pasta with Peas (Edit recipe)

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This easy pasta dish combines sweet seasonal peas, crispy guanciale, pearl onions, Pecorino Romano cheese, and a little pasta water to create a silky sauce that coats every bite. If you are looking for a quick weeknight dinner that feels cozy, comforting, and full of spring flavor, this pasta with peas recipe is one you will want to rotate into your spring menu.

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PREP TIME

10 minutes

COOK TIME

20 minutes

INGREDIENTS

9

Serves: 4

Ingredients

1 lb Pasta
4 oz Guanciale
1 cup Pearl Onion, chopped
2 cups Peas, Green
2 Tbsp Water
1 cup Pasta Water
1 cup Pecorino Romano, grated, plus more for serving
1 Tbsp ARGILOS I (Early Harvest) Extra Virgin Olive Oil (500ml) - Argilos
1 pinch Salt and Pepper

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Note, these instructions are written assuming the standard serving size, since you have modified the number of servings, these steps may need to be modified for best results

Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a boil. If using fresh peas in pods, toss a few of the empty pods into the water while the pasta cooks for extra sweetness.
Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Before draining, reserve 1 to 2 cups of the pasta water.
While the pasta cooks, heat a large stainless steel pan over medium heat. Add the diced guanciale and cook until the fat has rendered and the guanciale is crispy, about 5 to 7 minutes.
Add the chopped pearl onions to the guanciale, leaving the fat in the pan. Cook for 2 minutes, until they begin to soften.
Stir in the peas and add about 2 tablespoons of water. Cover the pan and let the peas cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until bright green and tender.
Add the cooked pasta to the pan. Pour in about 1/2 cup of the reserved pasta water and stir well.
Add the Pecorino Romano cheese and stir until melted and silky. Add more pasta water, a little at a time, if needed.
Finish with a drizzle of olive oil, extra Pecorino Romano, and black pepper. Serve right away.

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This is our estimate based on online research.
Calories:	947
Fat:	45 g
Carbohydrates:	42 g
Protein:	93 g
Cholesterol:	25 g
Sodium:	2566 mg
Fiber:	11 g
Sugars:	7 g
Sugar Alcohol:	0 g
Calculated per serving.