Immerse yourself in the delectable world of creamy spring peas with pancetta, a dish that captures the essence of springtime flavors. This classic recipe combines the vibrant sweetness of fresh peas with the savory smokiness of pancetta, creating a harmonious balance of textures and flavors. Whether you're looking for an impressive side dish or a light main course, this dish will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. So, gather your ingredients, and let's embark on a culinary journey to create the ultimate creamy spring peas with pancetta.
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PEAS & PANCETTA
Steps:
- Heat the olive oil in a medium (10-inch) saute pan, add the pancetta and shallot, and cook over medium heat for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pancetta is browned and the shallot is tender. Add the frozen peas, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and cook over medium-low heat for 4 to 5 minutes, until the peas are hot. Stir in the mint, taste for seasonings, and serve hot.
PEAS AND PANCETTA
An Italian side dish special. Simple but full of flavor.
Provided by Anonymous
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Green Peas
Time 20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat; cook and stir pancetta and onion in the hot oil until pancetta is translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir peas, white wine, thyme, salt, and pepper into pancetta mixture; bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer until peas are tender and liquid is slightly reduced, 3 to 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 189.2 calories, Carbohydrate 17 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 9.1 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 7.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 232.2 mg, Sugar 6.6 g
SPRING PEAS WITH PANCETTA
This comes from the April 2005 issue of Cooking Light. They recommend that you do not substitute bacon for the pancetta as the smoky flavor would overwhelm the peas. The unsmoked pancetta really balances the sweetness of the new peas. You can substitute frozen petite green peas for the fresh.
Provided by Kim127
Categories Vegetable
Time 20m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pancetta and saute for about 5 minutes or until the pancetta is crispy. Remove pancetta. Chop pancetta into pieces.
- Add onion and garlic to the drippings in the skillet. Saute for 2-5 minutes until tender.
- Add peas, broth, sugar, salt and pepper. Simmer, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes or until the peas are at the desired tenderness.
- Stir in chopped parsley and pancetta. Stir and heat through.
- Serve.
CREAMY PEAS AND PANCETTA
This is a very quick and tasty side dish to make that will go down well with the whole family. I love fresh peas just boiled in some water and served with a little butter and mint, but my son is not as keen, so I came up with this so he would eat them and enjoy them. You can make this with frozen or fresh peas just make sure you cook the peas first if fresh.
Provided by The Flying Chef
Categories Vegetable
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Melt butter in a pan, add onion, garlic and bacon, cook until onion is soft and bacon cooked.
- In a saucepan add cream, bring to the boil, reduce heat and simmer, to reduce slightly, Approx 4-5 Min's.
- Add onion garlic mix, cheese and peas, stir to heat through and melt cheese, approx 3-4 Min's. If using frozen peas cook a little longer.
- Add cayenne and season with salt and pepper if desired, cook for a further minute or two, until nice and hot and thickened slighlty.
- Serve sprinkled with fresh mint.
CREAMY SPRING PEAS WITH PANCETTA
Number Of Ingredients 0
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Fill a large bowl with ice water. If using fresh English peas, add to the boiling water and cook until tender, about 1 minute. Add the snap peas and cook until bright green, about 2 minutes, then add the snow peas and cook 30 seconds. Drain the peas and plunge into the ice water to cool.Cook the pancetta in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate with a slotted spoon. Add the flour to the drippings in the skillet and cook, whisking, until toasted, about 1 minute. Whisk in the chicken broth and cream and cook until reduced by one-third, about 6 minutes.Drain the peas, shaking off the excess water, then add to the skillet (if using frozen peas, add them here). Cook, stirring, until heated through, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in the lemon juice and season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a serving bowl and top with the pancetta.Source: foodnetwork.comRecipe formatted with the Cook'n Recipe Software from DVO Enterprises.
Nutrition Facts : Calories per serving 159
CREAMY SPRING PEAS WITH PANCETTA
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Fill a large bowl with ice water. If using fresh English peas, add to the boiling water and cook until tender, about 1 minute. Add the snap peas and cook until bright green, about 2 minutes, then add the snow peas and cook 30 seconds. Drain the peas and plunge into the ice water to cool. Cook the pancetta in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate with a slotted spoon. Add the flour to the drippings in the skillet and cook, whisking, until toasted, about 1 minute. Whisk in the chicken broth and cream and cook until reduced by one-third, about 6 minutes. Drain the peas, shaking off the excess water, then add to the skillet (if using frozen peas, add them here). Cook, stirring, until heated through, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in the lemon juice and season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a serving bowl and top with the pancetta.
Tips:
- Choose fresh, high-quality ingredients: The better the ingredients, the better the dish will taste. Look for fresh peas that are plump and bright green, and pancetta that is firm and has a good amount of fat.
- Cook the peas briefly: Overcooking the peas will make them mushy. Cook them just until they are tender, about 2-3 minutes.
- Use good-quality olive oil: Olive oil is the key to a good primavera dish. Use a flavorful extra-virgin olive oil that will complement the other ingredients.
- Season the dish to taste: Don't be afraid to add salt and pepper to taste. You can also add other seasonings, such as garlic powder, onion powder, or dried thyme.
- Serve the dish immediately: Primavera is best served fresh. Once it's made, serve it immediately so that the peas are still tender and the sauce is still hot.
Conclusion:
Creamy spring peas with pancetta is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a spring or summer meal. The combination of fresh peas, pancetta, and creamy sauce is simply irresistible. This dish is sure to please everyone at your table.
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