Bacon and pea penne
Serves 2
A little effort
Total time:
A quick, easy and delicious supper. You can use pancetta cubes instead of bacon, or substitute a good handful of sliced mushrooms instead for a vegetarian alternative.
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- 200g penne pasta
- 6 slices unsmoked baconcut into pieces
- for frying olive oil
- 1 clove garlicfinely chopped
- 100g frozen peas
- 2 tbsp juice lemon
- 50g parmesan
Nutrition: per serving
- kcal717
- fat28.5g
- saturates11.4g
- carbs81.3g
- protein39g
Method
step 1
Cook the pasta according to packet instructions. Meanwhile, fry the bacon in 1 tbsp oil for around 5-6 minutes until crisp and golden. Scoop out and drain on kitchen roll.
step 2
Fry the garlic and peas in the bacon oil for a few minutes then add the lemon juice, drained pasta and bacon. Serve in bowls with parmesan shavings.