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Orecchiette With Pancetta and Peas
 
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes
Ready In: 25 Minutes
Servings: 3
Pasta and peas, and Italian bacon with a light sauce.
Ingredients:
8 ounces orecchiette (whole wheat or regular)
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
3/4 cup frozen peas
4 ounces pancetta, cut into small pieces
1 cup chicken broth
1 teaspoon cornstarch
parmesan cheese
black pepper
Directions:
1. Whisk together, chicken broth and corn starch, set aside.
2. Cook pasta according to package directions, drain and set aside.
3. Meanwhile, melt the butter in a skillet and saute the Pancetta.
4. Whisk broth and corn starch again and stir it into skillet with Pancetta.
5. Cook and stir until thickened.
6. Add the peas and stir until thawed/heated through.
7. Add pasta and stir to mix.
8. Put into serving plate and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
9. Serve with extra Parmesan and black pepper.
By RecipeOfHealth.com