Bowtie Pasta and Peas With Bacon Recipe

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Bowtie Pasta and Peas With Bacon
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Directions:

  1. Cook the bacon and chop; set aside.
  2. In a large pot add two big pinches of salt to boiling water for pasta.
  3. Cook pasta according to package directions.
  4. Reserve 1 cup of the pasta water before draining the pasta.
  5. When pasta is just about ready, in the pan you cooked bacon in add oil and heat over medium heat, sauté the onion until soft, but not browned, about 4 minutes.
  6. Add the garlic and cook another minute.
  7. Stir in one cup of the pasta water and the parsley, salt, pepper, Cajun seasoning and half and half; bring to a boil.
  8. Add the peas, reduce heat and simmer just until the peas are warmed through.
  9. Taste and adjust seasonings.
  10. Add pasta and toss together, top with bacon and parmesan cheese.
  11. Add the remaining pasta water only as needed for moisture.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 468.95 Kcal (1963 kJ)
Calories from fat 169.86 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 18.87g 29%
Cholesterol 55.25mg 18%
Sodium 1150.04mg 48%
Potassium 299.07mg 6%
Total Carbs 49.3g 16%
Sugars 3.24g 13%
Dietary Fiber 7.15g 29%
Protein 26.67g 53%
Vitamin C 2.9mg 5%
Iron 3.2mg 18%
Calcium 150.2mg 15%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 273.91 Kcal (1147 kJ)
Calories from fat 99.22 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.02g 29%
Cholesterol 32.27mg 18%
Sodium 671.73mg 48%
Potassium 174.68mg 6%
Total Carbs 28.8g 16%
Sugars 1.9g 13%
Dietary Fiber 4.17g 29%
Protein 15.57g 53%
Vitamin C 1.7mg 5%
Iron 1.9mg 18%
Calcium 87.7mg 15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 10.2
    Points
  • 12
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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