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Recipe - Creamy Pasta with Bacon and Peas

This delicious Creamy Pasta with Bacon and Peas can be made in just 20 minutes and uses just a handful of simple ingredients. Creamy pasta, smoky bacon, sweet peas (frozen is fine), and plenty of parmesan, this is one easy dinner that the family will love. Comforting, delicious and quick!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 765 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Bacon - cut into small pieces
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • pinch black pepper
  • 1 cup frozen peas (defrosted) - see note 1
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 12 oz pasta - we used Casarecce
  • ½ cup grated parmesan
  • parsley - optional garnish

Instructions

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  1. Pour the oil into a heavy-based frying pan and place over low heat. Add the bacon and cook it over low heat for 5 minutes.
  2. Turn the heat up on the bacon and start to crisp the edges.
  3. Bring a large pot of water to boil and then add a good amount of salt.
  4. Add the pasta and cook until al dente. (around 1 minute less than the packet suggests)
  5. Add the peas and cream to the bacon, season with the salt and pepper then bring it to a simmer, cook over low heat until the pasta has finished cooking.
  6. Remove a cup of the pasta cooking water then drain the pasta.
  7. Add the pasta to the cream sauce along with ¼ cup of the cooking water and the grated parmesan cheese.
  8. Stir well over low heat until you have a thick glossy emulsion and all the pasta is coated in the sauce. If the mixture feels too sticky add more cooking water and stir gently to combine.
  9. Season to taste and serve, a garnish of parsley is pretty but not needed.

Notes

  • Get 1 cup of peas out before you start cooking the bacon and by the time the bacon has cooked, the peas will be almost defrosted.

Nutrition Information

Calories 765kcal (38%) Carbohydrates 71g (24%) Protein 23g (46%) Fat 43g (66%) Saturated Fat 21g (105%) Cholesterol 113mg (38%) Sodium 573mg (24%) Potassium 400mg (11%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 1260IU (25%) Vitamin C 15mg (17%) Calcium 204mg (20%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 765

% Daily Value*

Calories 765kcal 38%
Carbohydrates 71g 24%
Protein 23g 46%
Fat 43g 66%
Saturated Fat 21g 105%
Cholesterol 113mg 38%
Sodium 573mg 24%
Potassium 400mg 9%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 1260IU 25%
Vitamin C 15mg 17%
Calcium 204mg 20%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.