Pasta with Peas and Bacon Recipe
Bacon and peas have a natural flavor affinity that comes out in this simple recipe. Perfect for a weeknight or company, it comes together quickly and is packed with flavor. Vegetarians could even substitute veggie bacon, and the health conscious can opt for turkey bacon.
Ingredients
- 1 pound pasta
- 6 ounces bacon, roughly chopped
- ½ yellow onion, chopped
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups peas (defrosted if frozen)
- 3 tablespoons heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Salt and pepper
Directions
- Cook the pasta until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water. Strain and set aside.
- Heat a large pan over medium-high heat. Cook the bacon until slightly crispy. Add the onions and garlic and cook, stirring often, until onions are softened. Add the peas and stir to combine.
- Pour in the cream and simmer for a few minutes (for an even creamier pasta feel free to add more cream). Add the reserved pasta and toss to coat.
- Add the grated cheese and some of the reserved pasta water and thoroughly mix. Stir in the butter and season with salt and pepper. Serve with additional Parmesan for grating.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 232g | |
| Recipe makes 4 servings | |
| Calories 785 | |
| Calories from Fat 292 | 37% |
| Total Fat 32.85g | 41% |
| Saturated Fat 14.18g | 57% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 65mg | 22% |
| Sodium 686mg | 29% |
| Potassium 466mg | 13% |
| Total Carbs 92.08g | 25% |
| Dietary Fiber 5.3g | 18% |
| Sugars 5.31g | 4% |
| Protein 28.46g | 46% |
