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!

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Creamy farfalle with peas and bacon

5 from 18 votes
Author: Natasha of NatashasKitchen.com
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: $

 

Natasha Kravchuk

Welcome to my kitchen! I am Natasha, the blogger behind Natasha's Kitchen (since 2009). My husband and I run this blog together and share only our best, family approved and tested recipes with YOU. Thanks for stopping by! We are so happy you're here.

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  • China
    March 28, 2023

    This tasted so good. At this point I don’t think I wanna share lol. It’s such a simple and fast recipe to make. My new go to.

    Reply

    • NatashasKitchen.com
      March 28, 2023

      Hi China! It’s easy to eat so much of this! lol
      I’m glad you loved it. 🙂

      Reply

  • Liana Tabakov
    March 22, 2023

    hi really good recipe umm can I use mozzarella cheese instead of parmesan cheese! thx

    Reply

    • NatashasKitchen.com
      March 22, 2023

      Hi Liana! Parmesan gives this a nice flavor with the garlic and it melts into the cream sauce. You can try it with mozzarella but it won’t have the same flavor profile and I am not sure how that cheese will melt into this dish. Let us know if you experiment.

      Reply

  • Ian McLeod
    November 5, 2020

    Hi Natasha, another fantastic recipe and so simple too. I didn’t have parsley so I used thyme instead and it was a big hit. Try it sometime. Thanks very much, keep them coming. Ian

    Reply

    • Natashas Kitchen
      November 5, 2020

      Thank you for sharing that wonderful review with me Ian!

      Reply

  • Cristina
    October 15, 2020

    I tried your pork tenderloin..it was amazing!! Thank you for sharing..love your recipes..have made a few of them..they are all delish!! Going to try the bow tie pasta w/peas and bacon..can’t go wrong w/bacon!!

    Reply

    • Natasha's Kitchen
      October 16, 2020

      Hello Cristina. I’m so happy to know that you are enjoying the recipes that you have tried from Natasha’s Kitchen. Enjoy the other recipes and stay safe!

      Reply

  • Tabitha
    September 15, 2019

    I adore this dish! It’s so easy. We like to add herbed chicken to it, that we sauté after the bacon is cooked. Seriously, so good! I love your recipes. Thank you!

    Reply

    • Natashas Kitchen
      September 16, 2019

      You’re welcome! I’m so happy you enjoyed it, Tabitha!

      Reply

  • Cindy L
    December 9, 2018

    Made your beef stew today!! AWESOME!!

    Reply

    • Natashas Kitchen
      December 9, 2018

      I’m so glad you enjoyed it!

      Reply

  • Luda
    April 30, 2018

    Hi Natasha. Thank you for the recipes This Salad it’s good just hot or I can eat cold. Thank you 😊

    Reply

    • Natasha's Kitchen
      May 1, 2018

      You’re welcome Luda! I’m glad you enjoy the recipe both ways. Thanks for sharing your great review!

      Reply

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