Creamy Bacon Pasta Recipe - Le Gourmet TV

  • 9 years ago
Looking for a tasty one-pot pasta meal for an easy weeknight supper? Here it is!

Ingredients:

4 slices thick-sliced bacon, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
8 oz. (225g) penne
3 cups (750 mL) chicken broth
½ tsp (2 mL) salt
¼ tsp (1 mL) freshly ground black pepper
1 head broccoli chopped
1 cup (250 mL) frozen peas
¼ cup (60 mL) whipping cream (35%)
¼ cup (60 mL) grated Parmesan cheese
 
Method:

In a deep skillet fry the bacon until crisp. Add in garlic; cook stirring for 30 seconds or so. Then add in pasta, broth, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover and simmer for 12 to 15 minutes or until pasta is tender. Give it a stir once or twice during this time. Stir in broccoli, peas, whipping cream, and Parmesan cheese. Cook stirring about 2 minutes more or until heated through.

Makes: 4 servings

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