Peas With Pancetta and Bitter Greens

365 Easy Italian Recipes serves 4

• Ready In: 10 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  tablespoon butter
• 2  tablespoons  chopped onions
• 1⁄4 cup  chopped pancetta or 1⁄4 cup bacon
• 10  ounces  frozen peas
• 3⁄4 cup water
• 1  cup  packed arugula or 1  cup watercress
• 1  tablespoon olive oil
•  salt and pepper

Directions

1. In a medium frying pan, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion and pancetta and cook 2-3 minutes, or until onion is softened.
2. Add peas, water and arugula. Increase heat to medium high and cook, stirring frequently, 3-4 minutes, until peas are tender and greens are wilted.
3. Stir in olive oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper.