Indulge in a quick and delicious Pasta with Pancetta, Parsley, and Peppers. This 15-minute recipe combines savory pancetta with vibrant peppers for a flavorful meal that delights.
797 kcal
/serving
15 mins
Serves
2
Easy
Italian
Ingredients
Main
- 250g spaghetti
- 140g pancetta cubes or 200g smoked lardons
- 190g chargrilled or flame-roasted peppers, drained
Seasoning
- 1 tsp garlic oil
- 1 tsp dried chilli flakes
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Garnish
- 20g parsley, chopped
Preparation
- Chop the parsley and zest the lemon.
- Drain and cut the chargrilled peppers into bite-sized pieces.
Cooking
- Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the spaghetti according to package instructions.
- Meanwhile, heat the garlic oil in a medium pan over medium heat.
- Add the pancetta and cook until crisp.
- Stir in the chilli flakes, lemon zest, and juice, then add 30ml of water.
- Let it bubble for a minute before adding the peppers and half of the parsley.
Plating & Serving
- Drain the spaghetti, reserving a small cup of pasta water.
- Toss the spaghetti with the pancetta mixture, adding reserved pasta water as needed to coat.
- Season with salt and pepper, and garnish with the remaining parsley before serving.
Notes
For a tangy twist, add a few capers to the sauce. Adjust the chilli flakes to your heat preference.
Suggested Sides
garlic bread
green salad
Nutrition per Serving
797
Calories
27.6g
Protein
24% DV
103.1g
Carbs
35% DV
30.6g
Fat
39% DV
7.5g
Fiber
20% DV
7.1g
Sugars
803mg
Sodium
54% DV
46mg
Cholesterol
13% DV
| Diet Type | Balanced |
| Health Labels | Sugar Conscious Kidney Friendly Dairy Free Egg Free Milk Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Fish Free Shellfish Free Crustacean Free Celery Free Mustard Free Sesame Free Lupine Free Mollusk Free Alcohol Free No Sugar Added Sulphite Free |
* Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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