Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil

4 tablespoons diced pancetta (Italian style bacon)

4 tablespoons chopped onion

2 teaspoons chopped garlic

2 cups fresh or thawed frozen peas

1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

3/4 cup Chicken Stock

Piselli Con Pancetta

Serves 4

Put the olive oil and pancetta in a saute pand and cook over medium heat until the pancetta begins to brown. Transfer the pancetta to another dish with a slotted spoon.

In the same pan, cook the onion and garlic and cook over low heat until the onions are soft, about 4 minutes. Add the cooked pancetta, peas, chopped parsley, salt, pepper and chicken stock or water. Bring to a boil, then simmer until all the liquid is absorbed, about 10 minutes. The peas are now ready.

Cook's Tip:

If you are using fresh peas, you may want to increase the cooking time 5-10 minutes.