MOZZARELLA SPAGHETTI WITH PEAS & BACON

Mozzarella Spaghetti with Peas & Bacon image

Provided by barbara lentz @blentz8

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 slice(s) bacon
3 tablespoon(s) each butter and flour
2 cup(s) heavy cream
1 tablespoon(s) lemon zest
1 cup(s) shredded mozzarella cheese
8 ounce(s) spaghetti
1 cup(s) frozen peas
salt pepper and a pinch of nutmeg

Steps:

Place foil on a baking sheet. Lay the bacon out on the foil and bake in 350 degree oven until crisp. Remove and chop into pieces.
Cook the spaghetti in salted boiling water until el dente. Add the peas in about the last 5 minutes and drain.
In a sauce pan add the butter and let melt. Whisk in the flour and cook until browned about 5 minutes. Slowly whisk in the heavy cream. Stir in the lemon zest . Stir in the Mozzarella cheese.
Once the cheese melts stir bacon. Taste and season with salt and pepper. Add the nutmeg. Stir in the spaghetti and peas and serve immediately.