This easy peasy side is a show-stopper. It has just six ingredients, one of which is pancetta. It also can be ready in around 15 minutes, which means you can make this just as easily for your next party as you could for dinner tonight.

Pancetta & Peas
Serves 4

Ingredients:
1/4 c. shallot, finely chopped
2 slices pancetta, chopped
1 sprig of thyme
1 bag of frozen peas
1 tsp. red wine vinegar
1 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper

Directions:
Heat a non-stick skillet over medium. Add the pancetta. Cook until crisp about 5 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on a paper towel lined plate. Add in the shallot and thyme. Cook until they are soft. This should take about 5 minutes. Pour in the bag of frozen peas and add the red wine vinegar and extra virgin olive oil. Cook for about 3 minutes more or until the peas are warmed through. Season with pepper. Add salt if you’d like, although I found I didn’t need it.