CREAMY PASTA WITH SMOKED BACON AND PEAS

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Number Of Ingredients 10

10 slices smoked bacon or pancetta
1 pound dried mini-shell or other small pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 pinch freshly ground black pepper
2 cups frozen peas
2 tablespoons crème fraîche or heavy cream
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint leaves
1 juice of fresh lemon
6 ounces finely grated Parmesan cheese

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.

Derek Gourlay
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I'm not a big fan of peas, so I substituted them with chopped carrots. The pasta turned out great!


Justin Ayen Okech
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This recipe is a bit too complicated for me. I think I'll try a simpler pasta recipe next time.


Bappy mistry
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but this recipe didn't turn out well for me. The sauce was too salty, and the pasta was mushy.


Venancy Omaryo
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This recipe was a disaster! The sauce was too thin, and the pasta was overcooked. I would not recommend this recipe.


Michelo Nzala
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I followed the recipe exactly, but the pasta turned out a bit too al dente for my liking. I think I'll cook it for a few more minutes next time.


Lucy Shiamatey
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This recipe was a bit bland for my taste. I think it could have used more salt and pepper. Otherwise, it was a good recipe.


md Monju
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This pasta dish was delicious! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the bacon and peas added a nice touch of flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Shimiii Sardar
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I loved this recipe! It was easy to make and tasted amazing. The creamy sauce was perfect, and the bacon and peas added a nice touch of flavor. I'll definitely be making this again soon.


Mdkaium Ahmed
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This was a great recipe! The pasta was cooked perfectly, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I especially loved the addition of peas. I will definitely be making this again.


Lakshman Yadav
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I followed the recipe exactly, and the pasta turned out perfectly. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the bacon and peas added a nice pop of color and flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Jiana Lentino
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This pasta dish was so easy to make, and it tasted amazing! I loved the creamy sauce and the smoky flavor of the bacon. I will definitely be making this again.


Jm Amdadul Nur
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I made this recipe last night for dinner, and it was a huge hit! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the bacon and peas added a nice touch of smokiness and sweetness. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a quick and easy


Rashid G
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This pasta dish was absolutely delicious! The combination of smoked bacon, peas, and creamy sauce was perfect. I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out beautifully. My family loved it, and I will definitely be making it again.