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Pasta Carbonara with Peas

Prep Time
15 Min
Start-to-Finish
35 Min

An easy, flavorful variation on pasta carbonara. Great with grilled chicken or grilled pork chops.

Ingredients

  • 1 box (8 oz) bow-tie pasta
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped (about 3/4 cup)
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/3 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 can (15 oz) Le Sueur® Very Young Small Sweet Peas, drained
  • 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup crumbled cooked bacon

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and keep warm.
  2. In 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat until hot. Add onions and cook 3 minutes, stirring frequently, or until tender. Add cream and broth and heat to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer about 6 minutes or until slightly reduced, stirring occasionally. Stir in lemon juice.
  3. Gently fold in peas. Stir cream mixture, cheese and bacon into cooked pasta. Serve hot. Garnish with additional shredded Parmesan cheese or chopped fresh parsley, if desired.
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Nutritional Information

6 Servings
Serving Size: 1 Cup
Calories 410
Total Fat 23g
Cholesterol 95mg
Sodium 500mg
Potassium 200mg
Total Carbohydrate 36g
Dietary Fiber 5g
Protein 13g
% Daily Value:
Vitamin A 25%;
Vitamin C 8%
Calcium 15%
Iron 15%
Vitamin D 4%
Thiamine 30%
Exchanges:
Starch 2 1/2
Vegetable 1/2
Lean Meat 3
Fat 3 1/2
Carbonara is an Italian term describing a pasta dish made with cream, eggs, Parmesan cheese and bacon. Ours is an easy version of this classic dish.
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