Pancetta Tortellini

By moonsilk5555

A luscious toss of tortellini with crisp pancetta,broccoli,sweet peas, and parmigiano reggiano.

Ingredients

• 1 Tb olive oil
• 3 oz. pancetta, finely diced
• 1/2 cup chooped red onion
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 lb. fresh or frozen cheese tortellini
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 1 1/2 cups broccoli florets
• 1/4 to 1/2 cup pasta cooking water
• 1/4 cup freshlygrated Parmigiano Reggiano
• 1 tsp. kosher salt
• Coarsely ground black pepper

Details

Servings 6

Preparation

Step 1

1.) Heat oil in large saute pan over med. heat. Add pancetta; cook untill beginning to turn crisp, about 10 minutes. Add onion and garlic; cook 2 to 3 minutes. Add salt and pepper.

2.) Meanwhile, cook pasta in a large pot of salted, boiling water 2 minutes less than package directions. Add peas and broccoli; cook 2 minutes. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup cooking water. Add pasta, peas and broccoli to pancetta mixture. Toss together gently. Add 1/4 cup or more of reserved cooking water. Add cheese. Serve with additional cheese, if desired.