Creamy Shells With Peas And Bacon Recipe

Name: Creamy Shells With Peas And Bacon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Sea salt; 10 slices smoked bacon or pancetta; 1 pound dried mini-shell or other small pasta; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon butter; Freshly ground black pepper; 2 cups frozen peas; 2 tablespoons creme fraiche or heavy cream; 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint leaves; Juice of 1 lemon; 6 ounces finely grated Parmesan cheese.

Servings: persons

Sea salt
10 slices smoked bacon or pancetta
1 pound dried mini-shell or other small pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
Freshly ground black pepper
2 cups frozen peas
2 tablespoons creme fraiche or heavy cream
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint leaves
Juice of 1 lemon
6 ounces finely grated Parmesan cheese.

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1. 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.
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2. 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 creme fraiche or heavy cream and chopped mint.
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3. 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.

1224

kcal

Calories

Fat

103

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Sea salt, 10 slices smoked bacon or pancetta, 1 pound dried mini-shell or other small pasta, 2 tablespoons olive oil, and more.

Yes, Creamy Shells With Peas And Bacon 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 Shells With Peas And Bacon

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