Alfredo-Style Baked Shells with Peas, Parmesan and Pancetta

  • 8
  • 10 mins
  • 55 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1/2 cup fresh bread crumbs
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup diced pancetta
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1 clove garlic, chopped
  • 2 cups frozen peas
  • Basic White Sauce
  • 1 pkg pasta shells

Preparation

Step 1

In skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat; fry bread crumbs, stirring, until crisp and golden, about 4 minutes. Add 2 tbsp of the parmesan cheese; set aside.

In clean skillet, cook pancetta over medium-high heat until crisp, about 4 minutes. Add onion and garlic; cook until softened and translucent, about 3 minutes. Stir in peas and white sauce, bring to boil. Reduce heat and summer for 2 minutes.

Meanwhile, in large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta for 2 minutes less than package instructions indicated (pasta will be slightly undercooked). Drain; return to pot.

Toss together pasta, pancetta mixture and remaining parmesan cheese. Spread in 8-inch square casserole dish. Sprinkle with toasted bread crumbs.

Bake in 350F oven until pasta is bubbly, about 30 minutes.