Late Night Pasta - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 pound uncooked spaghettini
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup pancetta, cubed
1/2 cup diced onion
1/4 cup thinly sliced garlic
1 cup cherry tomatoes, cut in half
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Ground black pepper to taste
Red pepper flakes to taste

Preparation

Cook pasta according to package directions. Reserve 1 cup of the pasta water. Drain pasta; keep warm.
Heat oil in skillet over medium heat. Cook pancetta until fat renders, about 3 minutes. Add onions and cook until they begin to release moisture, 4 to 5 minutes.
Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
Stir in tomatoes, peas, parsley, Parmesan cheese, and cooked spaghettini. Add the pasta water to create a sauce. Add pepper and red chili flakes to taste. Increase heat until mixture begins to simmer and thicken, stir, and remove from heat.