Creamy Bow Ties With Bacon, Tomatoes and Peas Recipe

Name: Creamy Bow Ties With Bacon, Tomatoes and Peas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: salt; pepper; 1 lb farfalle pasta (I suggest only 12 oz.); 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 5 slices bacon, chopped; 1 large onion; 3 grated garlic cloves; 1 bay leaf; 12 white mushrooms; 24 ounces crushed tomatoes, canned; 10 ounces frozen peas; ¼ cup mascarpone cheese; ½ cup basil leaves, chopped

Servings: persons

salt
pepper
1 lb farfalle pasta (I suggest only 12 oz.)
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
5 slices bacon, chopped
1 large onion
3 grated garlic cloves
1 bay leaf
12 white mushrooms
24 ounces crushed tomatoes, canned
10 ounces frozen peas
¼ cup mascarpone cheese
½ cup basil leaves, chopped

1
Prepare farfalle (bow tie pasta) according to package directions.
2
In a large pan heat olive oil and add bacon strips.
3
Crisp well and break them up.
4
Add onions, garlic, bay leaf and mushroom and saute until soft.
5
Add salt, pepper and tomatoes.
6
Simmer on low for about 15 minutes.
7
Remove from heat and stir in the frozen peas.
8
Return to heat and add marscapone and bring to a bubble.
9
Taste and adjust seasoning, if needed.
10
Mix pasta into sauce.
11
Just before serving, add basil to the pasta and mix through.
12
Healthier Ideas: Try dropping the bacon to 2 slices and omit oil.
13
Variation: Consider dropping the bacon and oil altogether, then add some type of pork to create a hearty, one-dish meal.
14
YUM!

968

kcal

Calories

Fat

138

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: salt, pepper, 1 lb farfalle pasta (I suggest only 12 oz.), 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, and more.

Yes, Creamy Bow Ties With Bacon, Tomatoes and Peas falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Creamy Bow Ties With Bacon, Tomatoes and Peas

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