Spaghetti with Peas and Pancetta

Serves 4 | Under 30 minutes

Ingredients
400g spaghetti

2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

200g pancetta

1 garlic clove, sliced

250g frozen peas

½ tsp chili flakes 

1 tbsp lemon juice

Zest of half a lemon

60g parmesan cheese, grated

Salt and black pepper

Method 

Step 1: Bring a large pot of water to boil and add ~1 tablespoon of salt. Add the spaghetti to the pot and cook until al dente.
Step 2: Heat olive oil in a frypan over medium heat. Add the pancetta and garlic and cook until the fat becomes transparent and the meat lightly golden; approximately 5 minutes, then season as needed. Next, add approximately half a cup of pasta cooking water, along with the peas, chilli flakes, lemon juice and zest; continue cooking for 2-3 minutes before adding the al dente and parmesan cheese. Toss to combine over medium heat, adding more pasta water as needed, until a glossy sauce forms.

Step 3: Divide pasta between plates and garnish with extra parmesan, lemon zest and black pepper.