Sometimes its the little things that makes your day complete. Like recipe developing with your child. It truly is something I have dreamed about and it did indeed come true. One step at a time she is only 3, but I tell you that child has a passion for food already. She flips through my food magazines and points out food that looks good and asks what it is. Have more time to prepare, make this Paccheri Pasta, it is amazing!
Using kitchen shears cut bacon to bite sized chunks and into a large skillet over medium high heat. Cook bacon until done.
Meanwhile, fill an 8 quart pot with water, cover and bring to a boil over high heat. Add a small handful of salt (2 tablespoons) to boiling water and cook pasta until al dente (about 7-9 minutes). Pour peas into boiling water 2 minutes before end of cook time.
Add flour to skillet and whisk to combine. Cook over medium heat for about 3-5 minutes stirring occasionally to cook out the flour-y taste. Add milk and whisk to combine. Add cheeses and stir.
Remove from heat, reserve ยฝ cup pasta water, and drain when done. Add pasta and peas to skillet and stir to combine. Add pasta water a little at a time until you have a perfect creamy consistency.
All nutritional information is based on third party calculations and is only an estimate. Each recipe’s nutritional value will vary depending on the ingredients used, measuring methods, and portion sizes.
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i love that you added peas to the dish! It looks so flavorful and rich
This was so quick and easy, and my kids devoured it! I’ll be keeping this on rotation, especially since it’s so fast!