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Creamy Lemon Pappardelle with Pancetta and Peas

August 14, 2022


-pappardelle pasta
-1 cup frozen peas lol
-4 tbsp butter
-1 tbsp minced garlic
-1 1/2 cups heavy cream
-1 cup parmesan
-juice and zest of one lemon
-chopped pancetta
-parsley for serving


  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta. Cook according to package. When there are 4 min left of cooking time, add
    frozen peas. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.
  2. While pasta is cooking, in a large pan or pot over medium heat, add butter and melt. Add garlic. Season with salt and pepper. Whisk
    in heavy cream and 1/2 cup reserved pasta water. Whisk in parmesan.
  3. Add lemon zest and juice. Let simmer on low.
  4. In a small pan, add a drizzle of olive oil. Cook pancetta until crispy. Drain excess oil. Add to cream sauce.
  5. Stir in pasta and peas.
  6. Top with salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, parsley and lemon zest.

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About Lauren

Welcome! My name is Lauren Toppe Thomas. I have lived in The Woodlands, Tx for over 20 years. I have been married to my husband, Isaac, since 2016. We have two beautiful babies. My son, Cooper, is 4 and daughter, Collins is 1.

Cooper was conceived through IVF and Collins is our miracle baby! I am a huge advocate for fertility education and treatment.

I attended Texas A&M University, Gig ‘Em! And graduated in 2013. I work full time in Medical Device Sales.

My greatest passion is food! I love cooking, exploring new restaurants in Houston, and trying lots of different cuisines. I went alcohol free in October of 2023 and have found a new passion for discovering and sharing non alcoholic beverage alternatives and mocktail recipes.

Come along with me for easy recipes, delicious mocktails and everyday lifestyle chats!

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