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Creamy Shells with Bacon and Spring Peas

9 INGREDIENTS • 12 STEPS • 30MINS

Creamy Shells with Bacon and Spring Peas

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This is a great weekday recipe that's delicious and easy to make.
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30MINS

Total Time

$1.76

Cost Per Serving

Ingredients

Servings
2
us / metric
Pasta Shells
8 oz
Pasta Shells
Green Peas
1 cup
Green Peas
or Frozen Peas
Thick-Cut Bacon
4 slices
Thick-Cut Bacon
Garlic and Herb Gourney Cheese
1/2 cup
Garlic and Herb Gourney Cheese
I used Boursin® Garlic & Fine Herb Cheese
or Herb Chevre
Fresh Mint
4 Tbsp
Fresh Mint
optional
Parmesan Cheese
1/2 cup
Parmesan Cheese, grated
Garlic
2 cloves
Garlic
Salt
to taste
Salt
Ground Black Pepper
to taste

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Simply Organic® Black Pepper

Nutrition Per Serving

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Calories
1014
Fat
47.9 g
Protein
43.0 g
Carbs
99.0 g
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Cooking Instructions

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step 1
Cook Pasta Shells (8 oz) according to package directions and reserve 2 cups of pasta water.
step 1 Cook Pasta Shells (8 oz) according to package directions and reserve 2 cups of pasta water.
step 2
Mince the Garlic (2 cloves).
step 2 Mince the Garlic (2 cloves).
step 3
Shuck the Green Peas (1 cup).
step 3 Shuck the Green Peas (1 cup).
step 4
Chop the Thick-Cut Bacon (4 slices) into 1/2 inch pieces.
step 4 Chop the Thick-Cut Bacon (4 slices) into 1/2 inch pieces.
step 5
If using, chop the Fresh Mint (4 Tbsp).
step 5 If using, chop the Fresh Mint (4 Tbsp).
step 6
In a large skillet over medium heat, render the fat from the bacon until it becomes crispy. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon to drain on paper towels.
step 6 In a large skillet over medium heat, render the fat from the bacon until it becomes crispy. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon to drain on paper towels.
step 7
Remove and reserve all but 2 tablespoon bacon grease.
step 7 Remove and reserve all but 2 tablespoon bacon grease.
step 8
Reduce heat to medium-low. Add the garlic and saute until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
step 8 Reduce heat to medium-low. Add the garlic and saute until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
step 9
Add the peas and 1 cup of the pasta water. Simmer for 2 minutes if the peas are fresh.
step 9 Add the peas and 1 cup of the pasta water. Simmer for 2 minutes if the peas are fresh.
step 10
Crumble in the Garlic and Herb Gourney Cheese (1/2 cup) and stir until a smooth sauce forms. Thin with additional water if the sauce is too thick.
step 10 Crumble in the Garlic and Herb Gourney Cheese (1/2 cup) and stir until a smooth sauce forms. Thin with additional water if the sauce is too thick.
step 11
Gently toss pasta, sauce, mint, Parmesan Cheese (1/2 cup) and bacon together. Adjust seasoning to taste with extra Salt (to taste) and Simply Organic® Black Pepper (to taste).
step 11 Gently toss pasta, sauce, mint, Parmesan Cheese (1/2 cup) and bacon together. Adjust seasoning to taste with extra Salt (to taste) and Simply Organic® Black Pepper (to taste).
step 12
Serve right away. Enjoy!
step 12 Serve right away. Enjoy!

Tags

Comfort Food
Lunch
Shellfish-Free
Dinner
Pork
Quick & Easy
Pasta
Vegetables
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