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pea pasta

Creamy Bacon & Pea Pasta

Rotini pasta tossed in a creamy mozzarella and parmesan cheese sauce with crispy bacon and peas.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Entree, Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories/Serving 523 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb. rotini pasta, ...[$1.00]
  • 4 strips bacon, chopped small...[$1.84]
  • ½ large onion, minced...[$0.50]
  • 1 clove garlic, minced...[$0.10]
  • 1 large carrot, chopped small...[$0.10]
  • 2 tbsp. flour, ...[$0.02]
  • 1½ cups milk, ...[$0.35]
  • 2 oz. cream cheese, ...[$0.50]
  • ½ cup mozzarella cheese, ...[$1.40]
  • ½ cup fresh Parmesan cheese, ...[$1.20]
  • 1 cup peas, frozen or canned...[$0.50]

Instructions
 

  • Cook pasta accordingly, drain and set aside.
  • In a medium pot, cook bacon, onions, carrots, and garlic until bacon is cooked through. Whisk in flour and cook for another minute on low.
  • Slowly add milk and cook a little longer to thicken sauce. Add cheeses and peas. Cook for a little longer and keep warm. Serve over pasta.

Nutrition

Calories: 523kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 22gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 41mgSodium: 354mgPotassium: 424mgFiber: 4gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 2551IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 246mgIron: 2mg