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Creamy pea and bacon spaghetti dish served on a white plate.

Pasta With Peas And Bacon

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine italian-american
Servings 4
Calories 577 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 12 ounces spaghetti or linguine
  • 8 slices bacon chopped
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese grated, plus more for serving
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente, stirring occasionally, about 7-10 minutes. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped bacon and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden and crispy, about 8 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Carefully pour off all but 1–2 tablespoons of bacon fat from the skillet.
  • Add the frozen peas to the skillet with the reserved bacon fat. Cook and stir until heated through, about 3-4 minutes.
    Fresh green peas and crispy bacon cooking in a white skillet, perfect for flavorful side dishes or breakfast recipes.
  • Return the cooked bacon to the skillet with the peas. Add the drained pasta and half of the reserved pasta water. Toss well over medium heat for 1–2 minutes until combined and hot.
    Creamy pea and bacon pasta in a white skillet, ready to serve.
  • Remove from heat and sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the pasta. Toss thoroughly until the cheese melts and forms a light sauce. Add more reserved pasta water as needed to reach a creamy consistency.
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  • Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately with extra Parmesan, if desired.
    Creamy pasta with peas and bacon in a white bowl.

Nutrition

Calories: 577kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 23gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 498mgFiber: 5g
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