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Bacon and Pea Pasta in bowl
Steph de Sousa

Bacon and Pea Pasta

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Day 5 of easy dinners for around $20:🍝 Pasta with Bacon & Peas: A Bowl of Comfort! 🍃
  Looking for an easy, delicious dinner idea that’s packed with flavor? This pasta with bacon, peas, and creamy feta hits the spot every time! It’s simple, quick, and perfect for a busy weeknight or a cozy weekend treat. Let’s get cooking!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Recipes
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 1184

Ingredients
  

  • 500 g shell pasta
  • 250 g diced bacon
  • 1 diced onion
  • 2 cups frozen peas
  • 1 cup pasta water
  • 1 bunch fresh mint optional for garnish
  • 50 g butter
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • 1 block feta crumbled

Method
 

  1. Cook the pasta: Follow the packet instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. Sizzle the bacon and onion: In a hot pan, toss in the diced onion and bacon. Cook until golden and caramelized—your kitchen will smell amazing!
  3. Add some buttery goodness: Stir in the butter, frozen peas, pasta water, salt, and pepper. Let everything mingle for about a minute.
  4. Combine the magic: Toss your cooked pasta into the pan and stir until everything’s coated in that buttery, savory goodness.
  5. Finish with feta: Crumble feta over the top for a creamy, tangy finish. Garnish with fresh mint if you’re feeling fancy!

Nutrition

Calories: 1184kcalCarbohydrates: 106gProtein: 21gFat: 75gSaturated Fat: 31gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 31gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 86mgSodium: 189mgPotassium: 499mgFiber: 9gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 868IUVitamin C: 31mgCalcium: 55mgIron: 3mg

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