FETTUCCINE WITH BACON, PEAS, AND PARMESAN

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I got this recipe out of cooking light magazine. This pasta is great tasting and simple to prepare. I loved it!! The only thing I did differently was to add about 1 cup mushrooms to the pan when I added the peas. Hope you enjoy!!

Provided by nkoprince08

Categories     Healthy

Time 30m

Yield 4 1 1/4 C. servings, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (9 ounce) package fettuccine
2 slices smoked bacon
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
1/2 cup frozen peas
1/2 cup green onion, chopped
1/3 cup half-and-half
2 teaspoons butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain pasta, reserving 1/4 cup cooking liquid.
  • Cook bacon in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon from pan, reserving drippings in the pan; crumble bacon.
  • Add onion, garlic, and thyme to drippings in pan; saute 2 minutes.
  • Stir in green peas; saute 1 minute.
  • Add green onions to pan; saute 1 1/2 minutes.
  • Add pasta, reserved cooking liquid, and half-and-half to pan; cook 1 minute or until thoroughly heated, tossing to combine.
  • Remove from heat. Add butter, salt, and pepper to pan; toss until butter melts.
  • Sprinkle with crumbled bacon and Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 364.6, Fat 10.7, SaturatedFat 5.1, Cholesterol 76.3, Sodium 538.2, Carbohydrate 52.4, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 3.3, Protein 15

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