QUICK FOUR CHEESE PASTA WITH BACON AND PEAS

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This pasta dish is especially great because there's no need to boil the pasta separately; instead, it cooks right in the sauce. I Adapted from CooksIllustrated.com.

Provided by lawmama

Categories     Penne

Time 30m

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 slices bacon, chopped fine
1 small onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 cups low sodium chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
3/4 lb penne
1/2 cup parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated
1 cup frozen peas
1 cup four cheese blend, shredded

Steps:

  • Adjust oven rack to upper-middle position and heat oven to 500 degrees.
  • Cook bacon, onion and garlic in a large nonstick skilled over medium-high heat until onion is softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Add broth, cream, pasta, and 1/2 teaspoon salt; cover and bring to a boil.
  • Once boiling, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring frequently, until pasta is tender, about 15 minutes.
  • Off heat, stir in Parmaigiano-Reggiano cheese, 1/2 cup of the shredded Italian four-cheese blend and peas and season with sea salt and freshly ground pepper.
  • Sprinkle with the remaining shredded cheese.
  • Bake until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 520.9, Fat 25.1, SaturatedFat 13.8, Cholesterol 75.3, Sodium 282, Carbohydrate 62.7, Fiber 9, Sugar 2.3, Protein 14.3

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