Swoon over a plate of heavenly, creamy pasta featuring aromatic pancetta and vibrant fresh peas. This delightfully indulgent dish comes together in under 30 minutes, making it perfect for weeknight comfort food!
Add fettuccine pasta to the pot and cook according to the package instructions until they are al dente.
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While the pasta is cooking, heat butter in a large pan over medium heat.
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Add the chopped pancetta to the pan and sauté for about 5 minutes until it is almost crispy.
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Add the minced shallots to the pan. Stir occasionally, until they begin to soften, which should take about 1 to 2 minutes.
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Mix in the fresh peas, half-and-half, salt and pepper. Allow the mix to simmer gently until it slightly thickens, around 2 minutes.
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Once the pasta is cooked, reserve 1/2 cup of the boiling water, and then drain the pasta.
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Transfer the drained pasta to the sauce, tossing to combine. If necessary, add the reserved pasta water a little at a time to achieve your preferred consistency.
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Stir in the freshly grated Parmesan cheese until thoroughly combined.
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Serve pasta in individual bowls immediately, ensuring each portion has a fair amount of pancetta and peas.