Super Simple Pasta

Ok here it is, another yummy recipe... simple and delicious! Give it a try and let me know what you think!

Fresh Linguine with Peas and Pancetta
serves 3-4

3 slices of pancetta, sliced
2-9 oz packages of fresh linguine
2 medium tomatoes
3 garlic cloves. sliced
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
2 1/2 cups vegetable broth, room temp
1/2 cup heavy cream, room temp
1/4 cup grated parmagiano or pecerino romano
10 leaves fresh basil
EVOO
pasta cooking water saved

Get water boiling in a pot for the pasta and cook according to package directions, except that you want to remove the pasta about 1 minute shy of al dente, it will cook in the sauce at the end. In a large saute pan, heat a tablespoon of EVOO. Add sliced pancetta. Cook until golden brown and crispy. Using a slotted spoon, remove pancetta, leaving the oil. Add the garlic and tomatoes. Saute until garlic is just fragrant and tomatoes are slightly softened. If you'd like a little more of a tomato flavor, add 1-2 tbsp of tomato paste at this point and cook until smooth. Add peas and vegetable broth. Simmer for 10 minutes. Add heavy cream and salt and pepper to taste. Simmer another 5 minutes. Add cooked pasta and toss with fresh basil and grated cheese. If there doesn't seem to be enough liquid, add a 1/4 of the pasta water at a time until you reach the consistency you like. Plate pasta, top each bowl with the crisp pancetta and more fresh basil. Enjoy... please let me know if you give it a try and if you like it.

Bon Appetit!