Creamy Pea & Bacon Spaghetti

Name: Creamy Pea & Bacon Spaghetti
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 500g spaghetti (or any pasta of choice); 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 cup bacon, diced; 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1 cup frozen peas; 1 cup pure pouring cream or thickened cream; 1 teaspoon chicken stock powder; 1 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated (plus extra to serve); Chilli flakes (optional)

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Creamy Pea & Bacon Spaghetti

Perfect for those nights when only a big bowl of comforting pasta will do! This meal is inexpensive and so quick to throw together. Don’t be fooled by how simple it looks. It is packed with flavour. I love serving it with a big bowl of dressed baby spinach leaves or steamed broccoli. Chilli flakes and extra parmesan are a must for me too!

Total Time: 15 mins
Serves: 4 1x

Ingredients

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500g spaghetti (or any pasta of choice)
1 tbsp olive oil
1 cup bacon, diced
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 cup frozen peas
1 cup pure pouring cream or thickened cream
1 teaspoon chicken stock powder
1 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated (plus extra to serve)
Chilli flakes (optional)

Instructions

Cook the pasta as per the packet instructions, less 1 minute. Reserve ½ cup of the pasta water.
While the pasta is cooking, heat the oil in a large skillet on medium-high heat. Add the bacon and cook for 2 minutes.
Add the garlic and cook, stirring for 30 seconds.
Add the reserved pasta water to the pan, and stir for 30 seconds, scraping up any crispy bits.
Add the peas, and cook for a further 1 minute until the peas change colour.
Add the cream and chicken stock powder, and cook for 3-5 minutes on medium heat until the sauce thickens.
Stir through the cooked pasta, followed by the parmesan cheese.
Serve topped with extra parmesan cheese and chilli flakes (if using).