Green and Gold Peas With Pasta

1. 1

   Cook pasta in plenty of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite, stirring often.

2. 2

   Drain, reserving 1 cup cooking liquid.

3. 3

   Transfer to large bowl.

4. 4

   Brown bacon in deep large frying pan over medium - high heat until crispy.

5. 5

   Transfer bacon to paper towel to drain.

6. 6

   Add onion to bacon fat in pan sautee until just beginning to brown, about 5 minutes.

7. 7

   Add frozen peas stir two minutes then add the chick peas and continue to cook until both are just heated through and peas are bright green about 1 minute longer.

8. 8

   Return bacon to pan and add mint (reserving some for garnish) and pasta and enough cooking liquid to moisten pasta.

9. 9

   Stir in 1 cup cheese and place on serving platter or bowl.

10. 10

    Drizzle with olive oil and garnish with reserved mint Serve, passing additional cheese alongside.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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