Time to get back to what I know, for goodness sake! Way too long since I had pasta. This was an experiment, and it turned out pretty tasty. Here's what it takes:
3/4 lb linguine
3-4 tbsp butter
1 pkg pancetta, diced
1/2 package frozen peas, thawed
Red pepper flakes to taste
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese, plus to taste for serving
Black pepper to taste
(Boil the water for the pasta and cook until al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water.)
Meanwhile, melt butter in a saucepan. Before the foam subsides (or after, I suppose), add the pancetta. Stir it around in the butter for a few minutes, then add the peas. Stir that all together until the peas are tender and well-heated. Add red pepper flakes - earlier if you want the pasta hotter, later if you don't. Add pinch of pepper, and salt if you'd like (taste it first, since the pancetta and the parmesan should provide more than enough saltiness). Turn heat to way low.
Add the now-cooked pasta to the peas and pancetta, and add the reserved pasta water if it seems dry. Mix in the parmesan cheese and toss together. Remove from heat and serve.
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