Penne Peas Pancetta

Serves: 10
Preparation time approx. 20 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1Kg dried penne pasta
• 700g Birds Eye Foodservice Peas
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 30 g butter
• 20 slices pancetta or streaky bacon
• 4 tablespoons fresh mint, shredded
• 2 tablespoons flat leaf parsley, chopped
• 100g Parmesan cheese, grated
• Freshly ground black pepper
• Shaved Parmesan pieces to garnish

To prepare:

1. Cook the penne in a pan of water for about 10–12 minutes, following the packet instructions, until ‘al dente’. Drain well.
2. Cook the peas for 2 minutes then drain well and keep hot.
3. Meanwhile, heat the oil and butter in a frying pan. Add the rashers of pancetta and fry until golden brown. Drain on kitchen paper and roughly chop into pieces.
4. Toss all the ingredients together in a large bowl and season to taste.
5. Garnish with the Parmesan shavings and serve piping hot.

*Guideline Daily amounts are guidelines only for adults. Individual requirements will vary depending on age, gender, weight and physical activity

Tip: Replace the penne with other pasta such as spaghetti or tagliatelle for a bit of variety.

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