Fancy Bow Tie Pasta with Crispy Bacon and Sweet Garden Peas
Revel in the joy of combining crispy bacon, garden sweet peas and mini bow tie pasta in this scrumptious dish. Enhanced with fresh herbs and a light and creamy parmesan sauce, this pasta dish is an absolute crowd pleaser, and it's all cooked in one pan for easy clean-up.
Boil the mini bow tie pasta in a large pot of salted water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water. Set aside.
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In a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon pieces until they are golden and crispy. Use a slotted spoon to remove the bacon and set it aside.
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In the same skillet with the rendered bacon fat, add the finely chopped onion and diced carrots. Cook for about 5 minutes or until the onions are translucent and the carrots are tender.
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Pour in the low-sodium chicken stock and bring the mixture to a boil. Add the green peas, and cook them for 2 minutes.
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Reduce the heat to low, then stir in the chopped fresh thyme, salt, freshly ground black pepper, grated parmesan cheese, and low-fat milk. Stir until the cheese has fully melted and formed a smooth sauce.
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Add the cooked mini bow tie pasta to the skillet. Toss to fully coat the pasta in the sauce.
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Sprinkle the cooked crispy bacon over the pasta. Mix well to combine and further heat for about 2 minutes.
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Serve your fancy bow tie pasta hot, garnished with extra parmesan cheese or fresh herbs if desired.
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