Creamy Pea and Bacon Pasta

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Posted October 11, 2023 by: Admin #Kitchen

Looking for a scrumptious, balanced meal in under 20 minutes? This creamy pea and bacon pasta combines the delightful flavors of sweet peas, savory bacon, fresh mint, and hearty rigatoni. It’s a perfect choice for a quick and healthy weeknight dinner.

Pea and Bacon Pasta

While this recipe features rigatoni, feel free to substitute it with your favorite pasta variety, such as penne, fusilli, or macaroni.

Pea and Bacon Pasta

Indulge in the delightful combination of sweet, salty, and savory flavors with this creamy pea and bacon pasta. It’s a quick and easy dish that’s ideal for a healthy weeknight meal.

Ingredients

170 grams rigatoni, dry
4 slices of bacon, thinly sliced
1 clove of garlic, minced
1 cup of frozen peas, thawed
30 grams of parmesan cheese, approximately 1/2 cup, freshly grated
2 tablespoons of butter
2 tablespoons of heavy cream
A handful of fresh mint, chopped
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. In a large pot, bring well-salted water to a boil. Add the rigatoni and cook according to the package instructions. Once cooked, drain the pasta, reserving 1/2 cup of the pasta water, and set aside.
2. In a large pan over medium-high heat, add the bacon slices and cook, stirring occasionally, until they are lightly browned and crispy. Once cooked, remove the bacon from the pan, place it on a plate lined with paper towels, and set it aside.
3. In the same pan over low heat, with the bacon fat still in the pan (remove some if preferred), add the minced garlic and cook for 2-3 minutes until it becomes tender. Add the thawed peas, toss to combine with the garlic, remove from the heat, and set aside.
4. Return the cooked rigatoni to the pot, add the butter, cooked bacon, garlic, and pea mixture, and stir to combine.
5. Add the heavy cream and parmesan cheese, stirring until well incorporated. Use a splash of pasta water to achieve the desired smooth texture as needed.
6. Finally, add the chopped mint, stir to combine, and season with additional salt, pepper, and parmesan cheese to taste.