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Bacon-Bow Tie Pasta with Carrots and Peas

Experience the hearty goodness of bacon-infused pasta laced with crispy peas and tender carrots. This whimsical bow-tie pasta dish is flourishing with fresh thyme and melty cream cheese. Perfect for a mid-week dinner or a cozy weekend meal.
2
35 min
TOTAL TIME
636
CALORIES
$3.39
PER SERVING
Bacon-Bow Tie Pasta with Carrots and Peas
Ingredients
11 INGREDIENTS
4 SERVINGS
Carrots
2 medium carrots
peeled and finely diced
Fresh Thyme
2 tbsp fresh thyme
finely chopped
Kosher Salt
1 tsp kosher salt
Black Pepper
1/2 tsp black pepper
Garlic
2 cloves garlic
minced
Frozen Green Peas
1 cup frozen green peas
thawed
Farfalle Pasta
8 oz farfalle pasta
Low Fat Cream Cheese
3 oz low fat cream cheese
cubed
Onion
1/2 cup onion
finely chopped
Unsalted Chicken Stock
1 cup unsalted chicken stock
Center Cut Bacon
4 slices center cut bacon
chopped
Directions
7 STEPS
15 min
PREP TIME
20 min
COOK TIME
35 min
TOTAL TIME
1
Cook farfalle pasta in boiling water until just al dente, according to package instructions. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup pasta water for later and set aside.
2
Meanwhile, heat a large non-stick skillet over medium heat and add the chopped bacon, cooking until crispy. Remove the bacon bits with a slotted spoon and set aside.
3
In the same skillet, using the leftover bacon renderings, add the chopped onion and garlic, sauté until the onion is translucent.
4
Add the finely diced carrots to the skillet, sauté for 5 minutes until softened.
5
Pour the chicken stock into the skillet and bring to a simmer. Add in the thawed peas, cooking for another 2 minutes.
6
Switch off the heat and stir in the reserved pasta water, fried bacon bits, chopped thyme, salt, black pepper, and cubed cream cheese until well combined.
7
Finally, add the drained pasta to skillet and toss until well-coated with sauce. Serve hot and enjoy.
Health Info
Macros
59g
CARBS
34g
FAT
23g
PROTEIN
Allowed on these diets
GLUTEN FREE
LACTOSE FREE
Contains these allergens
MILK
WHEAT