PASTA PISELLI E PANCETTA

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: smoked sausage

Turkey bacon reduces fat while maintaining flavor.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a similar flavor profile with a higher smoke point.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds a unique flavor and is dairy-free.

Boil water in a large pot and add salt.

Add pasta to boiling water and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.

In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat until shimmering.

Add diced bacon and cook until crispy, about 5-7 minutes.

Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet; sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in peas and cook for another 2-3 minutes until heated through.

Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a simmer.

Add cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing to combine with the sauce.

Stir in butter and grated parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.

Season with black pepper, salt, and red pepper flakes to taste.

Finish with fresh mint and a squeeze of lemon juice before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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