Spring Pea, Asparagus, and Pancetta Pasta

Prep Time: 10 minutes  Cook Time: 15 minutes  Servings: 4   Author: Olivelle (Styled the Chivilla Bay Way)

🌴 Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Who says pasta can’t scream spring? This dish is fresh, bright, and just indulgent enough. Crispy pancetta, tender asparagus, and sweet peas get tossed with pasta and finished with zesty Sicilian Lemon Infused Olive Oil for a light, vibrant bowl that feels fancy but comes together fast. Perfect for patio dinners, weeknight wins, or when you’re craving something fresh that still delivers comfort.

🛒 Ingredients

For the Pasta:

• 1 pasta rock (optional)

• 1 Tbsp Sicilian Lemon Infused Olive Oil, divided

• 5 oz pancetta, diced

• 1 package long-shaped pasta (truffle tagliolini or bucatini work great)

• 2 cups asparagus, cut into ½" pieces

• 1 cup frozen peas, thawed

• 1 large clove garlic, minced

• 1 Tbsp Parmesan Asiago Dipper & Seasoning

• ½ tsp Roasted Garlic Infused Sea Salt

• 1 lemon, juiced

• 1 tsp lemon zest, plus more for serving

• 1 cup grated parmesan cheese, plus more for serving

👩🍳 Directions

1. Bring 4 quarts of water to a rolling boil. Season with 1 pasta rock or 2 Tbsp kosher salt. Keep boiling until ready to cook pasta.

2. Meanwhile, heat 1 tsp Sicilian Lemon Infused Olive Oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat.
   Add pancetta and cook until crispy, about 5–7 minutes.
   Remove pancetta to a paper towel-lined plate and discard rendered fat.

3. Cook pasta according to package directions. Reserve 1 cup pasta water, then drain.

4. In the same pan, heat the remaining 2 tsp Sicilian Lemon Infused Olive Oil.
   Add asparagus and sauté until bright green, about 3 minutes.

5. Add peas, garlic, Parmesan Asiago Dipper & Seasoning, and Roasted Garlic Infused Sea Salt.
   Sauté another 2 minutes, until garlic is fragrant.

6. Stir in lemon juice, lemon zest, grated parmesan, cooked pasta, and ½ cup reserved pasta water.
   Toss until the sauce emulsifies, adding more pasta water as needed.

7. Plate and garnish with extra parmesan and lemon zest. Serve immediately and enjoy!

✨ Chivilla Bay Tips & Swaps

• 🌿 No pancetta? Bacon or prosciutto work great

• 🍝 Make it lighter: Use chickpea or whole wheat pasta

• 🧄 Garlic lover: Add an extra clove (we won’t judge)

• 🌱 Vegetarian: Skip pancetta and add mushrooms or extra asparagus

• 🍋 Extra pop: Finish with a drizzle of Sicilian Lemon Olive Oil before serving

🫒 Featured Chivilla Bay Favorites

• Sicilian Lemon Infused Olive Oil

• Parmesan Asiago Dipper & Seasoning

• Roasted Garlic Infused Sea Salt

• Pasta Rocks