Creamy farfalle with peas and bacon
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
4
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Course
Side Dish, Main Course
Creamy farfalle with peas and bacon
Description
Creamy farfalle with peas and bacon begins with cooked bow-tie pasta as the base. Crisply sautéed bacon imparts a smoky depth and is briefly cooked with garlic to build flavor. Heavy cream is added to the pan and simmered to thicken and blend with the bacon drippings. Tender green peas are stirred in to add pops of sweetness and fresh color. Grated Parmesan melts into the sauce, enriching it with umami and a creamy texture.
The final step combines the sauce back with the cooked pasta, allowing each farfalle to be coated evenly. Chopped fresh parsley is folded in last to add herbal notes and a pop of green. The dish brings together a balance of smoky, creamy, and fresh flavors with varied textures from the crisp bacon, tender pasta, soft peas, and sharp cheese. It is a straightforward preparation that relies on layering flavors through the sautéing and simmering steps.
This pasta is ideal served warm as a standalone meal and pairs nicely with green salads or steamed vegetables. Its richness and texture satisfy without heaviness thanks to the peas and parsley freshness.
Ingredients
- 12 ounces farfalle pasta bow-tie pasta, dried
- 6 ounces Bacon chopped, lean
- 1 garlic pressed, large clove
- 1 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup green peas thawed if frozen
- 2/3 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- 1/4 cup parsley chopped, fresh
Instructions
- Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil. Add farfalle and cook according to package instructions until done then drain and set aside.
- Meanwhile, in a large skillet, over high heat, saute bacon until browned (3-4 minutes). Remove from heat and use a paper towel to soak up most of the fat.
- Place skillet with bacon back over high heat. Add garlic and saute about 1 minute.
- Add heavy cream to skillet and simmer for about 5 minutes. Add the peas to the skillet and return to a simmer. Cook about 3 more minutes.
- Add parmesan cheese into sauce.
- When pasta is ready, drain it and put it back into the pot. Pour sauce over pasta and stir in the chopped parsley. Enjoy!
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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