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    Asparagus Pasta with Peas and Pancetta

    4.7 from 6 votes

    By Pina Bresciani ⁠— June 24, 2019 (updated January 24, 2020) — 4 Comments

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    Your easy weeknight dinner prayers have been answered-this asparagus pasta with peas and pancetta only takes 30 minutes to make!

    Asparagus pasta overhead shot with 2 glasses of wine

    This asparagus pasta with pancetta and peas is perfect for a weeknight dinner. and great to make when asparagus are in season. The saltiness of the pancetta pairs perfectly with the asparagus and peas to make a really tasty dish that no one will believe took you no time to whip up!

    How to Make Asparagus Pasta - Step by Step

    Over medium heat, add olive oil to a large pan. Once olive oil is heated, add pancetta (photo 1). Let it cook until slightly crispy. About 5 minutes.

    Add asparagus to the pan with pancetta. Cook for approximately 5 minutes (photo 2)

    Add peas to the pan, and cook until tender, about 3 minutes (photo 3). Season with salt and pepper.

    While asparagus/pea/pancetta mixture is cooking, boil pasta water and cook casarecce until al dente, and drain. If pasta isn't cooked by the time the vegetables are cooked, turn the heat on the vegetables down to low.

    In a bowl, beats egg, parmesan cheese, salt and pepper.

    step by step photos on how to make asparagus pasta (steps 1-4)

    Take the pan off the heat, and mix casarecce, egg mixture, vegetables and pancetta together (photo 4 & 5)

    Season with additional parmesan cheese (photo 6)

    step by step photos on how to make asparagus pasta (steps 5-6)

    Extra Tips to Make Asparagus Pasta with Peas and Pancetta:

    • Casarecce pasta work well with this dish, but any shape of pasta would do. Penne would be nice, or even a long pasta like linguine.
    • When trimming the asparagus, make sure to remove the woody ends before cutting them up. To do this, you can bend the end of the asparagus until it breaks. The breaking point breaks just where the woody part ends and the fresh asparagus begins
    • When seasoning the pasta with salt and pepper, you may not have to add as much salt as other pasta dishes, since the parmesan and pancetta are already salty. Taste it and see what works for you!

    asparagus pasta with pancetta and peas with parslry and a glass of wine in the background

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    Two bowls of asparagus pasta with pancetta and peas with parsley scattered around

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    Asparagus pasta overhead shot with 2 glasses of wine
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    4.67 from 6 votes

    Asparagus Pasta with Peas and Pancetta

    Your easy weeknight dinner prayers have been answered-this asparagus pasta with peas and pancetta only takes 30 minutes to make!
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Italian
    Prep Time 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time 20 minutes minutes
    Total Time 30 minutes minutes
    Servings 2 people
    Calories 689kcal
    Author Pina Bresciani

    Ingredients

    • ½ tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 cup pancetta, cut into small cubes
    • 2 cups asparagus, ends trimmed and cut into one inch pieces
    • 1 cup peas, fresh or frozen
    • 1 egg
    • ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish
    • 250 g casarecce pasta
    • salt and pepper to taste
    • parsley for garnish (optional)

    Instructions

    • Over medium heat, add olive oil to a large pan. Once olive oil is heated, add pancetta. Let it cook until slightly crispy. About 5 minutes. 
    • Add asparagus to the pan with pancetta. Cook for approximately 5 minutes. 
    • Add peas to the pan, and cook until tender, about 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. 
    • While asparagus/pea/pancetta mixture is cooking, boil pasta water and cook casarecce until al dente, and drain. If pasta isn't cooked by the time the vegetables are cooked, turn the heat on the vegetables down to low. 
    • In a bowl, beats egg, parmesan cheese, salt and pepper.
    • Take the pan off the heat, and mix casarecce, egg mixture, vegetables and bacon together. Season with additional parmesan cheese. 

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    Recipe Notes

    • Casarecce pasta work well with this dish, but any shape of pasta would do. Penne would be nice, or even a long pasta like linguine.
    • When trimming the asparagus, make sure to remove the woody ends before cutting them up. To do this, you can bend the end of the asparagus until it breaks. The breaking point breaks just where the woody part ends and the fresh asparagus begins
    • When seasoning the pasta with salt and pepper, you may not have to add as much salt as other pasta dishes, since the parmesan and pancetta are already salty. Taste it and see what works for you!
    Nutrition Facts
    Asparagus Pasta with Peas and Pancetta
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 689 Calories from Fat 117
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 13g20%
    Saturated Fat 4g25%
    Cholesterol 94mg31%
    Sodium 291mg13%
    Potassium 756mg22%
    Carbohydrates 109g36%
    Fiber 10g42%
    Sugar 10g11%
    Protein 31g62%
    Vitamin A 1785IU36%
    Vitamin C 36.5mg44%
    Calcium 237mg24%
    Iron 6mg33%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

     

     

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    1. Kristin Bresciani says

      January 02, 2019 at 11:19 pm

      5 stars
      Love this dish!!

      (Recipe provided by family of pinabresciani.com)

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      • Pina Bresciani says

        June 24, 2019 at 11:31 pm

        Thanks Kristin! Perfect for a weeknight dinner 🙂

        Reply
    2. Sarah says

      December 04, 2019 at 1:01 pm

      5 stars
      One of my husband’s faves!

      (Review provided by friend of pinabresciani.com)

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      • Pina says

        December 04, 2019 at 11:14 pm

        So cool! Thanks Sarah, glad you guys like it!

        Reply

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