Mini Bow Ties with Bacon & Peas Recipe

Name: Mini Bow Ties with Bacon & Peas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces, weight Uncooked Mini Farfalle (bowtie Pasta); 3 slices Center-cut Bacon, Chopped; 1/2 cups Chopped Onion; 2 whole Medium Carrots, Peeled And Diced; 1 cup Unsalted Chicken Stock; 1 cup Frozen Green Peas; 1 Tablespoon Chopped Fresh Thyme; ⅝ teaspoons Kosher Salt; 1/2 teaspoons Freshly Ground Black Pepper; 3 ounces, weight 1/3 Less Fat Cream Cheese

Servings: persons

1
Cook pasta according to directions on package, omitting salt and fat.
2
Drain pasta, reserving 1/4 cup cooking liquid; set aside.
3
Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
4
Add bacon and cook for 4 minutes, stirring frequently.
5
Remove bacon and set aside.
6
Add onion and carrot to pan with drippings and cook 5 minutes.
7
Add stock and bring to a boil.
8
Add peas and cook for 2 minutes.
9
Remove pan from heat.
10
Stir in reserved 1/4 cup cooking liquid, bacon, thyme, salt, pepper, and cream cheese.
11
Add pasta to pan; toss to coat.
12
Serve immediately.
13
Recipe from Cooking Light Magazine May 2016.

379

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces, weight Uncooked Mini Farfalle (bowtie Pasta), 3 slices Center-cut Bacon, Chopped, 1/2 cups Chopped Onion, 2 whole Medium Carrots, Peeled And Diced, and more.

Yes, Mini Bow Ties with Bacon & 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.

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Mini Bow Ties with Bacon & Peas

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Variations & substitutions

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