A green bowl with creamy farfalle with peas and bacon

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As someone who really appreciates pasta, I have to say, this Creamy farfalle with peas and bacon was tasty and very easy to make.

Well, I got some good news today. I’ve been accepted to the nursing program! God is soo good! I am very thankful, especially knowing how difficult it is for soo many who hope to get into nursing. God is gracious.

Well, I guess you can call this my celebration lunch. This good news calls for a 2-day celebration. Tomorrow I’m making vareniky and apple pie. 

Ingredients for farfalle with peas and bacon:

12 ounces dried farfalle (bow-tie pasta)
6 ounces lean bacon, chopped
1 large garlic clove, pressed
1 1/4 cup heavy cream
1 cup green peas, thawed if frozen
2/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

How To Make Creamy farfalle:

1. Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil. Add farfalle and cook according to package instructions until “al dente.” Drain and set aside.

2. Meanwhile, In a large skillet, over high heat, saute bacon until browned (3-4 minutes). Remove from heat and use a paper towel to soak up most of the fat.

3. Place skillet with bacon back over high heat. Add garlic and saute about 1 minute.

4. Add heavy cream to skillet and simmer for about 5 minutes. Add the peas to the skillet and return to a simmer. Cook about 3 more minutes.

5. Add parmesan cheese into sauce.

6. When pasta is ready, drain it and put it back into the pot. Pour sauce over pasta and stir in the chopped parsley. Enjoy!

5 from 19 votes

Creamy farfalle with peas and bacon

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes

Ingredients 

Servings: 4
  • 12 ounces dried farfalle, bow-tie pasta
  • 6 ounces lean bacon, chopped
  • 1 large garlic clove, pressed
  • 1 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup green peas, thawed if frozen
  • 2/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  • Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil. Add farfalle and cook according to package instructions until done then drain and set aside. 
  • Meanwhile, in a large skillet, over high heat, saute bacon until browned (3-4 minutes). Remove from heat and use a paper towel to soak up most of the fat.
  • Place skillet with bacon back over high heat. Add garlic and saute about 1 minute.
  • Add heavy cream to skillet and simmer for about 5 minutes. Add the peas to the skillet and return to a simmer. Cook about 3 more minutes.
  • Add parmesan cheese into sauce.
  • When pasta is ready, drain it and put it back into the pot. Pour sauce over pasta and stir in the chopped parsley. Enjoy!
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Italian
Keyword: Farfalle with peas and bacon
Skill Level: Easy
Cost to Make: $