Wagon Wheel Pasta With Ricotta Cheese, Bacon, And Peas

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   Preheat oven to 400u00b0F

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   Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.

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   Boil pasta, uncovered, for about 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is al dente.

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   Remove from heat, drain the pasta, and then return the pasta to the pot.

5. 5

   Meanwhile, heat the olive oil over medium heat in a heavy skillet.

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   Add the onion and saute until soft and lightly brown, about 3 minutes; remove from heat, and add the onion to the pasta.

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   Cook bacon strips in the same skillet until crisp, set on a paper towel to drain.

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   Once cool, crumble into small pieces, and add to the pasta.

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   Add the chicken broth, peas, ricotta cheese, egg, basil, parsley, parmesan cheese and salt and pepper to the pasta, and stir to combine.

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    Transfer pasta to a 7x11 casserole dish.

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    Sprinkle Fontina cheese and bread crumbs on top and bake in oven for 10 to 15 minutes until the cheese has melted and the bread crumbs have turned a golden brown.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.