Cheesy Spaghetti With Bacon and Peas |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Based on a recipe in Delicious magazine. Ingredients:
500 g spaghetti |
1 cup frozen peas |
1 tablespoon olive oil |
1 onion, diced |
4 slices bacon, cut into strips |
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped |
250 g smooth ricotta cheese |
300 ml light cream |
1 cup parmesan cheese, grated |
plus extra parmesan cheese, to serve |
2 tablespoons flat leaf parsley, chopped |
Directions:
1. Cook the spaghetti in a large pot of boiling salted water as to packet instructions.
2. Add peas to pasta for the last 2 minutes of cooking time, drain and return to the pot.
3. Meanwhile heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook until soft then add the bacon and cook stirring until starting to crisp.
4. Add the garlic and cook, stirring for 30 seconds. Drain off some of the fat.
5. Add ricotta and cream to the mixture and stir over low heat until mixed together and warmed through.
6. Remove from heat and add to the pasta with the grated parmesan and parsley. Toss to combine and season to taste.
7. Serve with extra shaved parmesan and freshly ground black pepper.
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