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Creamy Lemon Pasta with Bacon and Peas
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
Cook Time
mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 869 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 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
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.
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Notes
- Source: Adapted from Heather Christo Cooks
Nutrition Information
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
% 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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.