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The Flying Tra-Peas and Pancetta Bruschetta

Recipe

Simple pea and pancetta spread recipe. Delicious idea for starters and snacks.  

Serves: 12 people   |   Prep time: 15 minutes   |   Cooking time: 15 minutes    

Italian   |   Starter   |   Vegetarian

  

Ingredients

  • 250g Frozen Peas
  • 80g Pancetta Strips
  • 3 Italian Style Ciabatta Rolls
  • 80g Shallots, finely chopped
  • 60g Soft Cheese
  • 55ml Olive Oil
  • 3 Garlic Cloves
  • 15g Parmesan Cheese, grated
  • Sea Salt
  • Black Pepper

  

Method

  1. Pour boiling water over the peas and allow to stand for a few minutes then drain well.
  2. Finely chop the pancetta.
  3. Peel and mince the garlic.
  4. Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan.
  5. Add the pancetta and shallots.
  6. Sauté until the pancetta is just browning.
  7. Add the garlic and the peas and season.
  8. Cook for a further few minutes, mushing the peas with the back of a wooden spoon.
  9. Take the pan off the heat and stir in the soft cheese.
  10. Pre-heat the grill to high.
  11. Slice each roll into 4, brush some olive oil on each cut side and grill until toasted.
  12. Divide the mixture between the slices.
  13. Sprinkle the parmesan and drizzle any leftover olive oil.