Peel the prickly pears, blend the pulp with a mixer and use a fine sieve to remove the seeds.
Season the pulp with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
In a well-heated non-stick pan, cook the smoked pancetta cubes with thyme over a very low flame without adding any other seasonings.
Boil the pasta and drain it al dente, pour it into the pan and mix in the prickly pear pulp.
Serve with a drizzle of oil and grated pecorino.
For a more flavorful taste, you can add freshly grated pecorino.
Italy, Lazio
| Energy (kcal) | 215.7 |
| Carbohydrates (g) | 28.55 |
| of which Sugars (g) | 7.82 |
| Fat (g) | 8.88 |
| of which Saturates (g) | 2.95 |
| Protein (g) | 5.73 |
| Fiber (g) | 2.89 |
| Sale (g) | 0.01 |
