peas and pasta

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Candace Lemings
Port Hudson, LA

A good filler for that meal that just barely isn't enough.

(1 rating)
yield 4 -6
cook time 40 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For peas and pasta

  • 4 oz
    spinach pasta
  • 1 c
    whipping cream (or 3/4 c. milk + 1/3 c. melted butter)
  • 1 c
    chicken broth
  • 1/2 c
    fresh parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1/2 c
    peas, fresh or frozen
  • 3 slice
    bacon, cooked and crumbled

How To Make peas and pasta

  • 1
    Cook noodles, drain and keep warm.
  • 2
    Combine whipping cream and chicken broth in saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer about 25 minutes (until thickened and reduced to about 1 cup).
  • 3
    Remove mixture from heat. Add cheese, peas and bacon; stirring until cheese melts.
  • 4
    Toss with pasta and serve.
  • 5
    If you have leftover chicken, you can shred it and toss it in as well if desired.
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