Pasta with Bacon, Peas, and Herbs

This dish is fairly simple and super tasty. It's fresh and light, and perfect for spring/summer!

Orecchiette with Pancetta, Peas, and Fresh Herbs

Ingredients:1lb orecchiette (or any pasta you like)
2tbsp butter, or olive oil
4oz pancetta or bacon
2 cloves garlic
1 large jalapeno, seeded and minced
1 cup peas
1/2 cup grated Pecorino-Romano cheese (I used goat gouda instead)
Pepper
2 tbsp chopped parsley
2 tbsp mint

Directions:
Cook the pasta per package directions. Drain, reserve one cup cooking water.

Melt the butter in a skillet, and add bacon. Cook until brown, then add the garlic and jalapeno and cook 30 seconds. Add the peas, then pasta and the reserved cooking water. Finally, add the cheese. Season with pepper and cook over medium heat until sauce thickens. Stir in the herbs and serve.