Italian Peas with Pancetta Sauce - 14g Carbohydrate; 4g Dietary Fiber

Peas with Pancetta Sauce
Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Condiment LowCal (Less than 300 cals)
LowerCarbs Meat
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
1 slice pancetta -- thick, or 3 slices unsmoked bacon, diced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 garlic clove -- peeled and chopped
1 onion -- peeled and minced
10 ounces frozen peas -- (1 package)
1/4 cup vegetable stock
salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
To serve: cooked pasta to serve 4 people
freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Saute pancetta or bacon in oil for 1 minute. Add garlic and onion and continue cooking for 3-4 minutes until they are soft but not brown. Add peas and stock and bring to a boil. Simmer 2 minutes, season with salt and pepper and toss with pasta. Serve with grated Parmesan cheese.
Makes 4 servings.

VARIATIONS:
1. Add 1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms and some chopped parsley with garlic and onion. Continue as above.
2. Add 1/2 pound sliced chicken livers with garlic and onion. Saute until cooked before adding peas.

Ham and peas are traditional partners in Italian soups and sauces, as they are elsewhere. This well-flavored recipe comes from Central Italy. It is worth seeking out pancetta for the authentic flavor it gives. If you cannot find it, unsmoked bacon can be used instead.

Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 247 Calories; 12g Fat (44.0% calories from fat); 20g Protein; 14g Carbohydrate; 4g Dietary Fiber; 40mg Cholesterol; 1710mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1/2 Grain(Starch) ; 2 1/2 Lean Meat; 1/2 Vegetable; 1 1/2 Fat.
Nutr. Assoc. : 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0