Bacon Cheese Sauce Over Pasta in 20 Minutes
Bacon Cheese Sauce Over Pasta in 20 Minutes
Ingredients
- 6 ounces bacon
- 8 ounces farfalle pasta
- Handful kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 4 ounces Italian blend shredded cheese
- 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
- 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 ½ 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.
- Garnish with fresh parsley, serve and enjoy!
Notes
This recipe doubles perfectly.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 565cal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 532mg | Sugar: 7g | Fiber: 4g | Calcium: 266mg | Iron: 2mg