Searching for a quick and flavorful pasta recipe? Look no further than our "Quick Four Cheese Pasta with Bacon and Peas." This dish comes together in no time, and the combination of four cheeses, crispy bacon, and sweet peas creates a flavor-packed meal that the whole family will love. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner, our easy-to-follow instructions will guide you through each step of the process, ensuring that you end up with a delicious and satisfying pasta dish.
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PASTA WITH BACON AND PEAS
Pasta in a red sauce with bacon and peas.
Provided by ANGCHICK
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork
Time 35m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Saute bacon, onion and garlic until lightly browned. Stir in tomato sauce. Season with parsley, basil, garlic powder and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 20 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in peas. Toss with pasta until evenly coated. Sprinkle top with Romano.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 440.9 calories, Carbohydrate 72.1 g, Cholesterol 22.2 mg, Fat 9 g, Fiber 6.8 g, Protein 18.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 1159.5 mg, Sugar 10.7 g
FOUR-CHEESE PASTA WITH PEAS AND HAM
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until very al dente, about 8 minutes, adding the peas in the last 2 minutes of cooking.
- Meanwhile, whisk the eggs, egg white, evaporated milk and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a bowl.
- Drain the pasta and peas; wipe the pot dry and return the pasta and peas to the pot. Add the butter and stir to coat. Add the cheddar, mozzarella, fontina and the egg mixture. Place the pot over medium-low heat and cook, stirring constantly, until thickened, 8 to 10 minutes, adding the ham halfway through cooking (don't let the mixture boil or the eggs will scramble). Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the parmesan.
QUICK FOUR CHEESE PASTA WITH BACON AND PEAS
This pasta dish is especially great because there's no need to boil the pasta separately; instead, it cooks right in the sauce. I Adapted from CooksIllustrated.com.
Provided by lawmama
Categories Penne
Time 30m
Yield 5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Adjust oven rack to upper-middle position and heat oven to 500 degrees.
- Cook bacon, onion and garlic in a large nonstick skilled over medium-high heat until onion is softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add broth, cream, pasta, and 1/2 teaspoon salt; cover and bring to a boil.
- Once boiling, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring frequently, until pasta is tender, about 15 minutes.
- Off heat, stir in Parmaigiano-Reggiano cheese, 1/2 cup of the shredded Italian four-cheese blend and peas and season with sea salt and freshly ground pepper.
- Sprinkle with the remaining shredded cheese.
- Bake until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes. Serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 520.9, Fat 25.1, SaturatedFat 13.8, Cholesterol 75.3, Sodium 282, Carbohydrate 62.7, Fiber 9, Sugar 2.3, Protein 14.3
FOUR CHEESE PASTA
Make and share this Four Cheese Pasta recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Kaneshouse
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 50m
Yield 1 1/2 C, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F Spray 13x9-inch glass baking dish with cooking spray.
- Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
- Meanwhile, in 4-quart saucepan, melt 1/2 cup butter over low heat.
- Add garlic; cook 30 seconds, stirring frequently.
- With wire whisk, stir in flour and salt until smooth.
- Increase heat to medium; cook, stirring constantly, until mixture is smooth and bubbly.
- Gradually stir in milk.
- Heat to boiling, stirring constantly.
- Boil and stir 1 minute. Stir in cheeses.
- Cook until melted, stirring occasionally.
- Stir pasta into cheese sauce.
- Pour mixture into baking dish.
- In 6-inch skillet, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium-high heat; stir in bread crumbs.
- Cook and stir until crumbs are golden brown. Sprinkle over pasta mixture.
- Bake uncovered 20 to 25 minutes or until bubbly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 765.8, Fat 38.3, SaturatedFat 23.1, Cholesterol 111.3, Sodium 1035.9, Carbohydrate 79.3, Fiber 8.7, Sugar 0.6, Protein 28.3
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients. The better the ingredients, the better the pasta will taste. Look for fresh, flavorful cheese, bacon, and peas.
- Cook the pasta al dente. This means cooking it until it is just tender but still has a slight bite to it. Overcooked pasta will be mushy and unappetizing.
- Don't overcrowd the pan. When cooking the bacon and peas, make sure to give them enough space in the pan so that they can cook evenly. Overcrowding the pan will cause the ingredients to steam instead of fry.
- Season the pasta well. Salt and pepper are the basics, but you can also add other seasonings to taste, such as garlic powder, onion powder, or Italian seasoning.
- Serve the pasta immediately. This dish is best enjoyed hot and fresh from the pan.
Conclusion:
This quick and easy pasta dish is perfect for a busy weeknight meal. It's made with simple ingredients that you probably already have on hand, and it can be on the table in under 30 minutes. The combination of cheese, bacon, and peas is a classic for a reason – it's delicious and satisfying. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy pasta recipe, give this one a try. You won't be disappointed.
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