Description
Pasta e Piselli is a comforting and easy dish featuring pasta and peas, enhanced with turkey bacon for added flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta of choice
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 cup peas (fresh or frozen)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the turkey bacon and cook until crispy. Remove and chop.
- Add the chopped onion to the pan and sauté until translucent. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Pour the chicken broth into the pan and bring to a simmer. Add the peas and cook for 5 minutes.
- Stir in the cooked pasta and chopped turkey bacon. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm.
Notes
- This dish is versatile; you can swap turkey bacon for regular bacon or omit it for a vegetarian option.
- For added creaminess, stir in a splash of cream or a tablespoon of parmesan cheese just before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 25mg