Creamy Pasta and Peas

Method

1. Cut the pancetta into small cubes.
2. Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a pot and gently brown the pancetta.
3. Add the chopped onion and sauté until golden and fragrant.
4. Add the peas, cover with vegetable broth, season with salt, and cook for 10–15 minutes.
5. Blend a portion of the peas (with some pancetta pieces) until creamy.
6. Stir the blended peas back into the pot with the whole peas.
7. Add the pasta directly to the pot, along with more broth as needed to cook it. Season with salt.
8. Add plenty of black pepper.
9. Add fresh basil to taste (optional but recommended).
10. Finish with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and toss well.