Barilla PLUS® Penne with Pancetta, Grape Tomatoes, Peas, and Romano Cheese

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Penne pasta is tossed with fresh grape tomatoes, green peas and pancetta for a colourful dish made with simple ingredients full of flavour.

Prep Time:
6 mins
Cook Time:
16 mins
Total Time:
22 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings

Ingredients

  • 4 ounces pancetta, julienned

  • 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved

  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided

  • 1 pinch salt and black pepper to taste

  • 8 ounces frozen peas, thawed

  • ½ cup water

  • 1 (14.5 ounce) box Barilla PLUS® Penne

  • cup Romano cheese, grated

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil; season with salt.

  2. Add pancetta to a large cold skillet; saute over medium heat until crisp. Drain; discard fat and reserve pancetta.

  3. Add tomatoes and half of the olive oil to the skillet. Saute tomatoes over medium heat until the skins are slightly blistered. Season with salt and black pepper.

  4. Add peas and water. Cook until most of the water has evaporated, about 6 minutes.

  5. Cook Barilla PLUS Penne according to package directions. Drain pasta; add and toss pasta with the pea mixture.

  6. Finish with grated Romano cheese, remaining olive oil, and pancetta before serving.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

491 Calories
22g Fat
54g Carbs
19g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 491
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 22g 29%
Saturated Fat 5g 27%
Cholesterol 20mg 7%
Sodium 338mg 15%
Total Carbohydrate 54g 20%
Dietary Fiber 7g 25%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 19g 38%
Vitamin C 16mg 18%
Calcium 83mg 6%
Iron 1mg 5%
Potassium 211mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.