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Pasta with Peas and Bacon

By The Canadian Living Test Kitchen

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Pasta with Peas and Bacon

This recipe makes 4 servings

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Nutritional Info

Per serving: about -
cal 513
pro 19 g
total fat 16 g
sat. fat 4 g
carb 74 g
fibre 7 g
chol 13 mg
sodium 677 mg
% RDI: -
calcium 12
iron 32
vit A 6
vit C 25
folate 96

Ingredients

  • 4 slices bacon
  • 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 onion, finely diced
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1-1/2 cups frozen small peas
  • 1 tsp grated lemon rind
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 4 cups small shell pasta
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Preparation

In large skillet, fry bacon over medium heat until crisp, about 8 minutes. Transfer to paper towel–lined plate to drain; chop bacon and set aside. Drain fat from pan.

In same pan, heat oil over medium heat; fry onion, garlic, pepper and salt, stirring occasionally, until onion is softened, about 3 minutes. Stir in peas, lemon rind and juice, and bacon; cook, stirring, until heated through, about 3 minutes.

Meanwhile, in large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta until tender but firm, about 10 minutes. Reserving 1/2 cup (125 mL) of the pasta liquid, drain and return pasta to pot. Add pea mixture, parsley and reserved liquid; toss to coat. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

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Additional information : Tip: Boost fibre intake by up to 4 g per serving by using whole grain pasta.

Source : Canadian Living Magazine: October 2006

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