Snap Peas With Pancetta And Parmesan Recipes

PARMESAN SNAP PEA PASTA

Steps:

• In a 6-qt. stockpot, bring 16 cups water to a boil. Add peas; cook, uncovered, just until crisp-tender, 3-4 minutes. Using a strainer, remove peas from pot., In same pot, add pasta to boiling water; cook according to package directions. Drain, reserving 1 cup cooking water; return to pot. Toss with 3 tablespoons oil., In a large skillet, heat remaining oil over medium heat; saute onion until tender, 2-3 minutes. Add garlic and seasonings; cook and stir 1 minute. Stir in peas; heat through., Toss with pasta, adding 1 cup cheese and reserved cooking water as desired. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.

FARFALLE WITH PEAS AND PANCETTA

Steps:

• Shell fresh peas if using. Diagonally cut sugar snaps and/or snow peas into thirds. Finely chop pancetta and shallots separately.
• Fill a 6-quart pasta pot three fourths full with salted water and bring to a boil for peas and pasta. Have ready a bowl of ice and cold water.
• Cook fresh or frozen peas in boiling water until tender, about 2 minutes, and with a slotted spoon transfer to ice water to stop cooking. Cook sugar snaps and/ or snow peas in boiling water until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes, and with slotted spoon transfer to ice water. Reserve water in pot over low heat, covered. Drain peas in a colander and transfer to a bowl.
• In a deep 12-inch heavy skillet heat oil over moderate heat until hot but not smoking and cook pancetta in oil, stirring, until golden brown and edges are crisp, about 10 minutes. Stir in shallots and cook, stirring, until just tender, about 2 minutes.
• Return water in pot to a boil. Cook pasta in boiling water, stirring occasionally, until al dente and ladle out and reserve 1 cup pasta water. Drain pasta in colander and add to pancetta mixture with peas, 1/4 cup reserved pasta water, and salt and pepper to taste. Heat mixture over low heat, gently tossing (and adding more pasta water as needed if mixture becomes dry), until just heated through.
• Serve pasta with Parmigiano-Reggiano.

GARLIC PARMESAN SUGAR SNAP PEAS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400F.
• Grease a baking sheet with cooking spray or line it with parchment paper and set aside.
• Combine sugar snap peas and olive oil in a mixing bowl and toss to coat.
• In a separate bowl mix together panko crumbs, parmesan cheese, parsley, salt and pepper.
• Add the panko mixture to the sugar snap peas and toss to combine.
• Arrange in previously prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
• Roast for 15 to 20 minutes, or until crispy, turning once during cooking.
• Remove from oven and serve immediately.

SUGAR SNAP PEAS WITH LEEKS AND PANCETTA

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the peas and cook until bright green and crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Drain and run under cold water until the peas cool to room temperature; pat dry. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the pancetta and cook, stirring, until golden, about 5 minutes. Add the leek, garlic and red pepper flakes and cook, stirring, until the leek is soft, about 3 more minutes. Transfer to a large bowl. Add the peas and 1/2 teaspoon salt and toss. Add the vinegar, season with salt and pepper, and toss again. Serve at room temperature. Tip: Snap peas have tough strings on both sides of the pod. To remove them, pinch off the stem and pull the string; repeat on the other side.
• Serves: 6
• Calories: 113
• Total Fat: 5.5 grams
• Saturated Fat: 1 gram
• Protein: 5 grams
• Total carbohydrates: 11 grams
• Sugar: 5 grams
• Fiber: 3 grams
• Cholesterol: 8 milligrams
• Sodium: 290 milligrams

SNAP PEAS WITH PANCETTA AND PARMESAN

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees.
• Place the pancetta slices on a baking rack set in a sheet pan and roast for 8 to 10 minutes until crisp. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool.
• Meanwhile, bring 2 to 3 quarts of water to a boil in a large pot and add 1 tablespoon of salt. Fill a large bowl with ice water and have a sieve or colander ready in the sink. Put the snap peas into the boiling water for only 10 or 15 seconds, drain, and put immediately into the ice water. Cool completely and drain. Cut each snap pea in half lengthwise and place in a large bowl.
• Place the snap peas in a large bowl and add the red onion.
• To make the vinaigrette, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar and lemon juice. Pour enough vinaigrette on the snap peas to moisten. Crumble the pancetta over the salad and add 1 teaspoon salt and the pepper. Add the Parmesan and toss well.