Peas With Italian Bacon

Peas with bacon in a medium saute pan on the counter with a spoon in the pan.

This classic Italian side dish combines the savory flavors of Italian bacon and peas for a deliciously comforting side dish for any meal.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Total Time 20

Course entertaining, holidays, Side Dish

Cuisine Italian

Servings servings

Calories 226 kcal

Ingredients

16 ounces green peas frozen
½ cup red onion finely chopped
6 ounces pancetta cut into ½ thick strips then cut the strips in half
2 tablespoon olive oil any kind will do
½ teaspoon kosher salt plus more for the pasta water

Instructions

Pre-heat a large sauté pan over medium heat.
Add the olive oil.
2 tablespoon olive oil
Now add the pancetta and cook until crispy.
6 ounces pancetta
With a slotted spoon, remove the pancetta from the pan (leaving the bacon grease in the pan) and set aside on a plate.
In the same pan, add the onions to the rendered pancetta fat and cook until translucent.
½ cup red onion
Now add the peas and cook for a few minutes then reduce heat to low.
16 ounces green peas
Add the salt and mix well.
½ teaspoon kosher salt
Add the pancetta back to the pan and toss to combine with the peas.
Taste for any additional seasoning then serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 226kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 8gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 19mgSodium: 386mgPotassium: 260mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 589IUVitamin C: 31mgCalcium: 24mgIron: 1mg

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