Spring Minestrone Pasta With Crispy Bacon Recipe

Name: Spring Minestrone Pasta With Crispy Bacon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 slices thick-cut bacon, coarsely chopped; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon salt; 12 lb short pasta, such as ditalini (1 1/2 cups); 1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed; 2 zucchini, cut into matchsticks; 1 cup frozen peas, thawed; pepper; ½ cup grated parmesan cheese, plus more for serving; ¼ cup chopped fresh basil; fresh parsley, and; of fresh mint; 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel

Servings: persons

6 slices thick-cut bacon, coarsely chopped
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 teaspoon salt
12 lb short pasta, such as ditalini (1 1/2 cups)
1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed
2 zucchini, cut into matchsticks
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
pepper
½ cup grated parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
¼ cup chopped fresh basil
fresh parsley, and
of fresh mint
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel

1
In a large skillet, cook the bacon over medium-high heat until crisp, about 4 minutes; reserve 2 tablespoons of the fat and drain the bacon on paper towels.
2
In a large saucepan, heat the bacon fat over medium heat.
3
Add the onion and cook until softened, about 4 minutes.
4
Add 4 cups water and the salt and bring to a boil.
5
Stir in the pasta and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is just tender and the liquid is more than halfway absorbed, 8 to 10 minutes.
6
Stir in the beans, zucchini and peas and season with salt and pepper.
7
Return to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are fork-tender, about 4 minutes.
8
Remove from the heat and stir in the parmesan, herbs and lemon peel.
9
Using a slotted spoon, transfer the pasta and vegetables to bowls.
10
Top with more parmesan and the reserved bacon.

5445

kcal

Calories

Fat

1026

Carbs

205

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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: 6 slices thick-cut bacon, coarsely chopped, 1 small onion, finely chopped, 1 teaspoon salt, 12 lb short pasta, such as ditalini (1 1/2 cups), and more.

Yes, Spring Minestrone Pasta With Crispy Bacon falls under the Pasta & Noodles 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.

Spring Minestrone Pasta With Crispy Bacon

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