Pasta with Bacon and Peas
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 483kcal
This Pasta with Peas and Bacon comes together in just 20 minutes! It's a delicious (and budget friendly) dinner that's perfect for any night of the week.
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Ingredients
- 8 ounces pasta shells 1/2 package, or rigatoni, penne, etc.
- 4 slices bacon chopped in 1-inch pieces
- 2 Tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/3 cup milk
- 3 Tablespoons cream cheese
- 1 1/2 cups frozen peas
- 1/2 cup basil minced
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese grated
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring large pot of salted water to boil, over high heat. Add 8 ounces pasta shells and cook until al dente. Drain, reserving cooking liquid.
- Fry chopped 4 slices bacon over medium heat, until crisp. Set aside on paper towels, and drain fat from pan.
- Add 2 Tablespoons butter to pan over medium heat. Once butter has melted, add 2 cloves garlic and saute until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Add in 1/3 cup milk and 3 Tablespoons cream cheese . Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer on low for 5 minutes.
- Add 1 1/2 cups frozen peas and cooked bacon. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Toss cooked pasta with sauce, 1/2 cup basil, and 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, along with reserved pasta water, as needed, to obtain your desired consistency.
- Enjoy!
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Nutrition
Calories: 483kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 52mg | Sodium: 445mg | Potassium: 320mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 885IU | Vitamin C: 15.5mg | Calcium: 211mg | Iron: 1.6mg