Pasta with Peas and Bacon

Recipe courtesy Emeril Lagasse

Show: The Essence of EmerilEpisode: Peas

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (7)

RECIPE
COMMENTS & REVIEWS(7)

Cook Time:
15 min
Level:
--
Yield:
2 servings

Times:

Prep: 10 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 15 min
Total:: 25 min

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Ingredients

1 pound cheese filled tortellini
3 ounces fresh bacon, julienned (about 1/4 cup)
2 tablespoons chopped onions
6 ounces heavy cream
1/2 cup fresh peas (blanched), or 4 ounces frozen peas
2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan
Salt and black pepper
Chopped parsley, recipe follows

Directions

Place tortellini in the pot of boiling water.

In a large skillet, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon, place on a paper towel to drain. Pour out all the bacon grease except for 1 tablespoon. In the same skillet place the onion and cook for 2 minutes, or until golden. Pour in the cream, and reduce until lightly thickened.

Remove the pasta from the water when it is al dente, about 8 minutes. Drain and add the pasta to the cream mixture. Add bacon back to the pan along with the peas and cheese. Reduce for 1 minute. Toss and adjust the seasonings. Spoon into a large pasta bowl and serve. Garnish with additional grated Parmesan and chopped parsley, if desired.

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recipe Pasta with Peas and Bacon
Janet St. George, UT 07-18-2008
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Easily Delicious
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This is a quick, easy and tasty dish. I doubled the ingredients and had enough to serve six.
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Alice Glen Burnie, MD 06-27-2008
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Awesome under 30 min meal
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This was so easy. I really liked it and it was the perfect for my craving of peas. Definately a keeper!
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Anonymous 12-05-2007
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Yummy, Fast, Easy
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Great recipe for mid-week, easy dinners! I followed this recipe exactly, and it took 15-20 total time. My husband was... impressed, and said, "Save this one!"Read more
recipe Pasta with Peas and Bacon
Anonymous 09-21-2007
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pasta with peas and bacon
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I loved this pasta dish. Very easy to make, and a lot of flavor, but really heavy (a lot of cream and cheese)
recipe Pasta with Peas and Bacon
Lisa Salt lake city, UT 06-26-2007
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Easy and delicious!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This was so easy. I really liked it and it was the perfect thing for my fresh garden peas.
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JOELLE Calgary 10-11-2006
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A family hit!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This recipe is quick and super easy. I have two children with very different taste, but this dish is a fave for both of... them. I cut up a baquette with balsamic and oil for dipping on the side and dinner is served!!! Great for a cool fall evening!! (Leftovers are even better!!)Read more