Prepare to embark on a culinary adventure with our handpicked selection of creamy pasta recipes featuring bacon and peas. Discover the perfect balance of savory, smoky bacon, vibrant green peas, and a luscious creamy sauce that will tantalize your taste buds. From quick and easy one-pot meals to elegant dinner party dishes, we have curated a collection of recipes that cater to every skill level and occasion. Get ready to indulge in the ultimate comfort food experience, as we unveil the secrets to crafting the creamiest, most flavorful pasta dish that will leave you craving for more.
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CREAMY PASTA SALAD WITH BACON AND PEAS
There's nothing like a cold pasta shell that's coated in a luscious, silky blanket of bliss. But instead of full-on mayo, I swapped in half Greek yogurt for some subtle tang. It is so good. Perfect for a neighborhood potluck. Divine for quick lunches throughout the week.
Provided by Bev Weidner
Categories main-dish
Time 1h20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Boil the pasta until al dente, then drain and rinse under cold water until cool.
- Meanwhile, cook the bacon in a nonstick skillet over medium heat until crispy, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate. Then crumble or chop into small pieces.
- Combine the pasta with the bacon, carrots, peas, onions, mayonnaise, yogurt, lemon zest and juice in a large bowl and toss until coated and fully mixed together. Season generously with a pinch of salt and give another toss.
- Garnish with the parsley leaves if using. Cover and chill the pasta salad for about an hour.
CREAMY PASTA WITH SMOKED BACON AND PEAS
This elegant riff on a childhood favorite came to The Times in 2009 by way of Jamie Oliver, the British chef and cookbook author. It was featured in his cookbook "Jamie's Food Revolution: Rediscover How to Cook Simple, Delicious, Affordable Meals," and it's a favorite of his daughters, Poppy and Daisy. It's wholesome (no powdered cheese!), and it can be ready in about 15 minutes.
Provided by Alex Witchel
Categories dinner, easy, quick, pastas, main course
Time 15m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted to a boil. Meanwhile, cut sliced bacon crosswise into thin slivers, or slice pancetta into julienne. Add pasta to boiling water and cook to taste.
- While pasta is cooking, place a large skillet over medium heat, and add 2 tablespoons olive oil and the butter. Add bacon or pancetta and a sprinkling of pepper, and fry until golden and crisp. Immediately add frozen peas and stir for a minute or two. Add crème fraîche or heavy cream and chopped mint.
- Reserve 1 cup of the pasta cooking water, and drain the pasta. Add pasta to the skillet and stir. Add lemon juice, and adjust salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a simmer, then remove from heat. The mixture should be thick; if desired, a splash of the pasta water may be added to the sauce to thin it slightly. Add Parmesan and stir to mix. If desired, serve with a green salad.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 699, UnsaturatedFat 19 grams, Carbohydrate 66 grams, Fat 35 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 29 grams, SaturatedFat 14 grams, Sodium 766 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams
PASTA WITH BACON AND PEAS
Make and share this Pasta With Bacon and Peas recipe from Food.com.
Provided by 2Bleu
Categories Pasta Shells
Time 40m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place ricotta, parmesan, butter, salt and pepper in a large bowl. set aside. Fry bacon in skillet til crisp. Transfer bacon to paper plate to drain, crumbling once cooled. Reserve pan and bacon grease.
- To the bacon pan, add onion and cook about 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 more minute. Transfer onion mixture to cheese mixture.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta in boiling water. When it is just 1 minute till done, add peas to water.
- Reserving 1 cup of pasta/pea water, drain pasta and peas. Add half of the pasta water to the cheese mixture along with the lemon juice and mix till smooth.
- Add pasta and peas to the cheese mixture and toss to coat, adding more reserved water as necessary to moisten pasta. Stir in bacon bits, adjust seasoning, and serve.
CREAMY PASTA WITH BACON
Steps:
- Cook linguine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute onion in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. , In a small bowl, whisk flour and cream until smooth; stir into the pan. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount of hot mixture into eggs; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes longer., Drain linguine; add to the pan. Stir in bacon and cheese; heat through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 474 calories, Fat 33g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 202mg cholesterol, Sodium 440mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 15g protein.
PASTA WITH CREAMY BACON AND PEA SAUCE
Make and share this Pasta With Creamy Bacon and Pea Sauce recipe from Food.com.
Provided by annh53182
Categories < 15 Mins
Time 15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- This is another recipe with a really simple sauce, so before you start any really cooking you want to bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and drop your pasta. Make sure to reserve a cup or so of the cooking water. We started cooking the sauce as the water began to boil and the timing seemed to work out perfectly.
- In a large, high-sided pan, melt the butter and olive oil together over medium heat. Toss the bacon into the pan with some pepper and cook until crispy and golden brown, about five minutes. Add the peas to the pan, stirring to combine. Give the peas a minute or two to defrost, then add the creme friache and mint. Stir until the creme friache has melted and coated everything nicely. Season with salt and pepper.
- Drain the pasta and add it directly to the sauce pan. Pour the lemon juice over the pasta and stir everything to combine well, making sure the sauce coats each piece of pasta nicely. Finally, mix in the Parmesan cheese. Add some of the cooking liquid to thin out the sauce if desired (this is based totally on personal preference...we didn't add any water).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1005.3, Fat 48.7, SaturatedFat 20.2, Cholesterol 93.9, Sodium 1232.1, Carbohydrate 98.3, Fiber 6.7, Sugar 6.6, Protein 41.8
Tips:
- For a crispier bacon, cook it over medium heat until it reaches your desired doneness.
- If you don't have heavy cream on hand, you can use milk instead. Just be sure to reduce the amount of liquid you add, so that the sauce doesn't become too thin.
- To make the sauce even creamier, add a tablespoon of butter before stirring in the cheese.
- If you want a more flavorful sauce, use freshly grated Parmesan cheese instead of pre-shredded cheese.
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce for a little bit of heat.
- Garnish the pasta with fresh parsley or chives before serving.
Conclusion:
This creamy pasta with bacon and peas is an easy and satisfying meal that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. The combination of creamy sauce, crispy bacon, and sweet peas is sure to please even the pickiest eaters. Whether you're looking for a quick weeknight dinner or a special occasion meal, this pasta dish is a great choice.
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