Tagliatelle with Pancetta, Peas, and Pecorino

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Fresh ribbon pasta tossed with crispy pancetta, sweet peas, and sharp Pecorino Romano for a savory and satisfying dish. This Italian recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs tagliatelle pasta, pancetta, diced, frozen peas, thawed for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 560 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Italian cuisine 560 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Bring a large pot of salted water (1 tsp salt) to a rolling boil. Add 12 oz tagliatelle and cook until al dente, about 7-8 minutes. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.
  2. Step 2: While pasta cooks, heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 4 oz diced pancetta and cook for 5-6 minutes until crisp and golden, stirring occasionally.
  3. Step 3: Add 2 minced garlic cloves to the pancetta and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
  4. Step 4: Stir in 1 cup thawed peas and cook for 2 minutes until heated through.
  5. Step 5: Add the drained tagliatelle to the skillet along with 1/2 cup reserved pasta water, 3/4 cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese, and 1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper. Toss vigorously for 1-2 minutes until the cheese melts into a silky sauce that coats the pasta. Add more pasta water if needed for creaminess.
  6. Step 6: Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt if necessary. Serve immediately, garnished with extra Pecorino and black pepper.

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