---
title: "Pea and Pancetta Penne"
servings: 4
source:
  name: HelloFresh
  url: https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/uk-super-quick-creamy-pasta-with-peas-and-pancetta-56d5c3d94dab71ce7e8b4567
prep time: 15 minutes
cook time: 15 minutes
time required: 30 minutes
difficulty: easy
allergens:
  - Wheat
  - Tree Nuts
  - Milk
tags: []
rating: 3.5
rating_count: 986
source_chef: Recipe Development Team
nutrition:
  calories: 637
  protein: 27
  fat: 25
  saturated fat: 9
  carbohydrates: 77
  sugar: 8
  fiber: 6
  sodium: 645
image: "https://images.recipes.furrysalamander.com/Pasta%20Recipes/pea-and-pancetta-penne.avif"
---
Wash and dry all produce. Bring a #large pot{} of salted water to a boil. Mince or grate @garlic{4%clove}. Roughly chop @mint{¼%oz} leaves.

Heat a #large pan{} over medium-low heat. Add @pine nuts{2%oz} and toss for ~{2-3%minutes}, until lightly golden brown. Remove from the pan and set aside.

Heat a large drizzle of @olive oil{2%tsp} in the same pan over medium heat. Add @pancetta{4%oz} and cook, tossing for ~{2-3%minutes}, until slightly crispy. Stir in the garlic and @peas{8%oz} and cook for ~{1-2%minutes}, until fragrant and heated through.

Boil the pasta: Add @penne pasta{12%oz} to the boiling water and cook for ~{9-11%minutes}, until al dente. Drain, reserving 1/3 cup pasta water.

Stir the @sour cream{8%tbsp} into the pancetta mixture. Add the drained pasta and half of @parmesan cheese{½%cup} to the pan along with @veggie stock concentrate{2%unit} and the reserved pasta water. Toss over medium heat until a creamy sauce forms, for ~{3-4%minutes}. Season to taste with @salt{} and @pepper{}.

Plate and serve: Serve the pea and pancetta penne divided between bowls and sprinkled with the mint, pine nuts, and remaining parmesan cheese. Enjoy!