February 8th, 2010
This is a family staple… My mom used to make this dish all the time… comforting and delicious… When Noble Pig mentioned her son liking peas but not with pasta, I thought of this dish. We loved it as kids especially my brother… well, who turns down bacon?
I, of course, made a smaller portion and cut the butter… it was so good… resisting the urge to eat the rest…
Bacon, Shells and Peas
1 pack bacon- 12 to 16 oz
container of ricotta (15 oz.)
1 lb shell pasta
Box of frozen peas (10 oz)
Grated Romano Cheese
1 tbsp. butter
Cook the bacon until crispy and drain it on paper towels. Crumble it up once it is cool. Discard the bacon fat except for a tablespoon. Cook the frozen peas in the frying pan in the bacon fat. Cook the pasta as directed. Drain and stir in the butter, then about 1/2 the container of ricotta (or more to taste) and at least 1/2 cup grated romano. Then ad the bacon and peas. Season with pepper and perhaps salt but the bacon will be salty. Serve immediately with more cheese.
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Oh gosh, this looks like the perfect quick meal. Now I know what to do when I have a portion of ricotta remaining in the tub!
Mmmmmmm, this looks tasty and might just have to be whipped up for dinner VERY soon!!!
I am not a big fan of peas, but in a pasta dish they really seem to add another level of depth.
All the time meaning once a week for years. It’s been ruined forever for me
wish i wasnt a gluten-free eater…
this looks delicious!
Dear Justgetsfloury, your bacon shells and peas looks and sounds terrific! I am going to do my best to try and not eat it all when I make it too! And wish it was gluten-free as well. “Wild Thing”, you make my heart sing! Loved and saved this recipe. I shall revisit you soon. Thank you for sharing.
Cheers, Gaby
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This is wonderful and comforting!!