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Gemelli with Peas & Pancetta


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  • Author: Living the Gourmet
  • Total Time: 32 minutes
  • Yield: 4-6 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 tbs. tomato paste
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1 onion - sliced thin
  • 4 cloves of garlic - chopped
  • 2 oz. can of anchovies in olive oil
  • 4 oz. Cittario pancetta
  • 1/2 cup of wine
  • 1/2 tsp. sugar
  • 1 tsp. sea salt
  • 1 tsp. dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes
  • 2 tbs. olive oil
  • Romano or Parmesan for grating
  • 1 lb. of your favorite pasta

Instructions

  1. Heat a large cast iron frying pan with 2 tbs. olive oil.
  2. Add the sliced onion and chopped garlic. Sprinkle with the sugar, salt, dried oregano and red pepper flakes. Sauté until the onions are slightly golden and the garlic is fragrant.
  3. Add the pancetta and toss, letting the pancetta crisp slightly.
  4. Add the tomato paste and toss; add the wine and again toss. Simmer on a gentle heat.
  5. Add the peas and toss.
  6. Add the anchovies with the oil to the pan and smash the anchovies down with a fork into the sauce.
  7. Taste for seasonings. Re-season if desired.
  8. Prepare the pasta as directed in well salted water.
  9. Add 3 – 4 tablespoons of salted pasta water to the pan.
  10. Drain the pasta and toss with the sauce.
  11. Serve with a drizzle of olive oil, extra red pepper flakes and grated cheese.
  • Prep Time: 12 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1
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