With the fast-paced city life that we all get so used to, one sometimes needs quick and creative ideas to feed yourself and your family.
Here is a delicious recipe that will take you about 20 minutes.
Mini bow ties with bacon and peas
You’ll need:
Uncooked mini farfalle (bow tie pasta)
3 bacon slices, chopped
1/2 cup prechopped onion
2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
1 cup unsalted chicken stock
1 cup frozen green peas
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
5/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
3 ounces 1/3-less-fat cream cheese
Preparation:
1. Cook pasta according to package instructions, omitting salt and fat. Drain pasta, reserving 1/4 cup cooking liquid. Set aside.
2. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add bacon and cook for 4 minutes, stirring frequently.
3. Add onion and carrot to drippings in pan. Cook for 5 minutes. Add stock and bring to a boil. Add peas and cook for 2 minutes.
4. Remove pan from heat, stir in reserved 1/4 cup cooking liquid, bacon, thyme, salt, pepper and cream cheese. Add pasta to pan and toss to coat.
Serve immediately.
Recipe courtesy of: My Recipes