Fettuccine with Bacon, Peas, and Parmesan |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Garlic bread and green salad will complete the menu with this quick pasta toss. Shake a dash of red pepper flakes over the dish for just a hint of heat. Ingredients:
1 (9-ounce) package fresh fettuccine pasta |
2 slices smoked center-cut bacon |
1/2 cup chopped onion |
2 teaspoons bottled minced garlic |
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme |
1/2 cup frozen green peas |
1/2 cup chopped green onions |
1/3 cup half-and-half |
2 teaspoons butter |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/8 teaspoon black pepper |
1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese |
Directions:
1. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain pasta, reserving 3/4 cup cooking liquid.
2. Cook bacon in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon from pan, reserving drippings in the pan; crumble. Add 1/2 cup chopped onion, bottled minced garlic, and chopped fresh thyme to drippings in pan; sauté 2 minutes. Stir in green peas; sauté 1 minute. Add green onions to pan; sauté 1 1/2 minutes. Add pasta, reserved cooking liquid, and half-and-half to pan; cook 1 minute or until thoroughly heated, tossing to combine. Remove from heat. Add butter, salt, and pepper to pan; toss until butter melts. Sprinkle with crumbled bacon and Parmesan cheese.
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