Pasta with Spring Peas and Pancetta

The pasta theme continues with a very simple and delicious pasta with a bit of pancetta and lots of peas- yummy and quick!!!

• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• ½ cup pancetta, chopped
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 3 cups tomato sauce
• Salt
• 2 cups frozen peas
• ½ cup chives, chopped
• ½ pound cooked pasta with 1 cup pasta water
• ½ cup Grana Padano cheese, grated

Heat a large frying pan with the pancetta and oil. Saute on medium heat for 4 to 5 minutes. Add the onion and garlic and sauté on medium heat for 4 to 5 minutes. Add the tomato sauce and salt and cook on a simmer for 20 minutes. Add the peas, bring to a boil and lower heat to a simmer. Add the chives, pasta and pasta water if needed. Mix well and cook till the sauce is thickened. Season with salt and garnish with cheese.