BACON, PEA, AND FRESH HERB PASTA

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Fresh parsley, dill, chives, and sweet peas all bring a springy herbaceous quality to this pasta that benefits from a salty bite of bacon and a tangy hit of goat cheese.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Pork Recipes

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 9

Salt and pepper
1/2 pound short pasta, such as cavatappi
1 1/2 cups peas, fresh or frozen
4 ounces bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
4 ounces fresh goat cheese
1 1/2 cups fresh parsley
1/2 cup chopped fresh dill
1/4 cup sliced fresh chives
1/2 lemon, zested and juiced

Steps:

  • In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions. If using fresh peas, add 2 minutes before pasta is done cooking; if using frozen, add just before draining. Reserve 1 cup pasta water, then drain.
  • Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook bacon over medium until crisp, 8 to 10 minutes. With a slotted spoon, remove bacon and drain on paper towels. Discard all but 1 tablespoon bacon fat from skillet.
  • Increase heat to medium-high; add pasta, goat cheese, and 3/4 cup reserved pasta water and stir until goat cheese melts. (Add remaining pasta water, if necessary.)
  • Stir in bacon, parsley, dill, chives, and lemon zest and juice; season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 394 g, Fat 13 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 18 g, SaturatedFat 6 g

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