Creamy Lemon Pasta with Bacon and Peas

Name: Creamy Lemon Pasta with Bacon and Peas
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound linguini; 8 strips Bacon; 1 cup heavy cream; 3 teaspoons lemon zest; 2 cups peas; salt and pepper

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Cook Time
mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings
4 servings
Calories
869 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Italian

Creamy Lemon Pasta with Bacon and Peas

Whitney Jenkins

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Pasta, bacon, peas, and a creamy lemon sauce come together in 20 minutes with this Lemon Bacon Pasta! Fast and yummy for the win. This crowd-pleasing, throw-together meal will not disappoint when you need something quick and light

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Ingredients

Servings

1 pound linguini
8 strips Bacon
1 cup heavy cream
3 teaspoons lemon zest divided (1 lemon)
2 cups peas fresh or frozen
salt and pepper

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Instructions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
Cook the bacon until crispy. Bake, fry it, whatever you want. I like to cut mine into pieces and then cook it in a pan. Remove with a slotted spoon, set on a plate lined with paper towels, and set aside. Check out my complete instructions on How to Bake Bacon in the Oven.
Meanwhile, combine the cream and 2 teaspoons of the lemon zest in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer over the lowest heat, stirring occasionally.
Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook until al dente. A minute or two before the pasta is done, add the peas. Make sure the peas are warmed through, then drain the pasta and peas and return to the pot.
Add the cream to the pasta and toss to combine. Add the last teaspoon of lemon zest, and season to taste with salt and pepper.
Serve the pasta topped with crumbled bacon. If you have leftovers, store the bacon separately from the pasta so that it doesn't get mushy on you.

Notes

Source: Adapted from Heather Christo Cooks

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1bowl Calories 869kcal (43%) Carbohydrates 98g (33%) Protein 26g (52%) Fat 41g (63%) Saturated Fat 20g (100%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g Monounsaturated Fat 14g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 111mg (37%) Potassium 564mg (16%) Fiber 7g (28%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 1446IU (29%) Vitamin C 31mg (34%) Calcium 85mg (9%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 869 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	1bowl
Calories	869kcal	43%
Carbohydrates	98g	33%
Protein	26g	52%
Fat	41g	63%
Saturated Fat	20g	100%
Polyunsaturated Fat	4g	24%
Monounsaturated Fat	14g	70%
Trans Fat	1g	50%
Cholesterol	111mg	37%
Potassium	564mg	12%
Fiber	7g	28%
Sugar	7g	14%
Vitamin A	1446IU	29%
Vitamin C	31mg	34%
Calcium	85mg	9%
Iron	3mg	17%