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Creamy Bacon and Pea Pasta

Creamy Bacon and Pea Pasta That Everyone Will Love

A delicious creamy bacon and pea pasta dish that is easy to prepare and sure to please anyone.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 500
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta Ingredients
  • 8 oz Pasta Of your choice
  • 1 cup Frozen peas Thawed
  • 1 cup Heavy cream
  • 4 oz Bacon Chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • Pot
  • paper towels

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare your ingredients.
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the chopped bacon until crispy, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Remove the bacon and let it drain on paper towels, keeping the bacon fat in the skillet.
  4. Sauté minced garlic in the bacon fat for 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Add the thawed peas and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
  6. Cook the pasta according to package directions and save 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
  7. In the skillet, pour in the heavy cream and simmer to create a sauce.
  8. Combine the cooked pasta and sauce, adjusting the consistency with reserved pasta water.
  9. Stir in the crispy bacon and serve garnished with fresh cracked pepper.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 20gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This creamy bacon and pea pasta is perfect for a quick, comforting meal and can be garnished with Parmesan cheese if desired.

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