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Bacon Pasta
Servings 4
Calories 697kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 12 ounce pasta shell pasta
- 6 slices bacon thick-cut, diced
- 1 cup frozen peas
- ½ cup Parmesan grated
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ cup heavy cream
- salt to taste
- black pepper freshly ground to taste
Optional
- red pepper flakes
- parsley chopped
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the package directions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of the pasta water, then drain the pasta and set it aside.
- Cook the bacon in a large skillet set over medium heat for 5 to 7 minutes or until crispy. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the bacon to a plate lined with paper towels, leaving about 2 tablespoons of the bacon drippings in the skillet.
- Add the olive oil to the same skillet and sauté the minced garlic for 1 to 2 minutes. Add the peas, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese. Stir until the cheese is fully melted.
- Slowly pour in the reserved pasta water, a few tablespoons at a time, stirring constantly to form a smooth, light sauce. Use a spatula to loosen any browned bits from the bottom of the pan and incorporate them into the sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste. If desired add chili flakes.
- Add the pasta to the skillet and toss it with the sauce. If the sauce seems too thick, add a bit more pasta water. Add the reserved bacon. Garnish with chopped parsley and extra Parmesan.
Nutrition
Calories: 697kcal | Carbohydrates: 72g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 64mg | Sodium: 454mg | Potassium: 397mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 2858IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 201mg | Iron: 2mg