Fusilli with Creamy Pancetta-and-Pea Sauce

Fusilli with Creamy Pancetta-and-Pea Sauce
You can never have too many main course recipes, so give Fusilli with Creamy Pancetta-and-Pea Sauce a try. One portion of this dish contains about 22g of protein, 13g of fat, and a total of 401 calories. This recipe serves 6. Head to the store and pick up olive oil, 3-less-fat cream cheese, milk, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the salt you could follow this main course with the Apple Turnovers Recipe as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes.

Instructions

1
Heat a nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium heat.
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Add pancetta; cook 1 minute or until browned.
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Place pancetta in a large bowl.
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Heat oil in pan.
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Add onion and garlic; saut 7 minutes.
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Add onion mixture to pancetta.
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Place flour in pan. Gradually add milk; stir with a whisk until blended. Cook over medium heat until thick (about 5 minutes); stir constantly.
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Add cream cheese; stir until cheese melts. Stir in peas, 1 cup Parmesan, basil, salt, and pepper.
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Add cheese sauce and pasta to pancetta mixture; toss well.
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Sprinkle with 1/4 cup Parmesan.
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Ready In45 m.
Servings6
Health Score18
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