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Pasta with Bacon and Peas
Course:
Pasta
Cuisine:
Italian
Keyword:
pasta, pea and bacon pasta
Prep Time:
5
minutes
minutes
Cook Time:
15
minutes
minutes
Total Time:
20
minutes
minutes
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
483
kcal
Author:
Platings and Pairings
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 pasta and cook until al dente. Drain, reserving cooking liquid.
Fry chopped bacon over medium heat, until crisp. Set aside on paper towels, and drain fat from pan.
Add butter to pan over medium heat. Once butter has melted, add garlic and saute until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
Add in milk and cream cheese. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer on low for 5 minutes.
Add peas and cooked bacon. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Toss cooked pasta with sauce, basil, and parmesan, along with reserved pasta water, as needed, to obtain your desired consistency.
Enjoy!
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Nutrition
Calories:
483
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
50
g
|
Protein:
18
g
|
Fat:
23
g
|
Saturated Fat:
11
g
|
Cholesterol:
52
mg
|
Sodium:
445
mg
|
Potassium:
320
mg
|
Fiber:
3
g
|
Sugar:
5
g
|
Vitamin A:
885
IU
|
Vitamin C:
15.5
mg
|
Calcium:
211
mg
|
Iron:
1.6
mg