Nutrition balance score
Good
Glycemic Index
48
Low
Nutrition per serving
Calories4177.3 kcal (209%)
Total Fat202.4 g (289%)
Carbs399.6 g (154%)
Sugars43.1 g (48%)
Protein208.4 g (417%)
Sodium8631.7 mg (432%)
Fiber27 g (96%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
0 servings
10 slicessmoked bacon
thick cut, or pancetta or ham or sausage
1 poundmini shell pasta
dried, or other small
2 tablespoonsolive oil
1 tablespoonbutter
freshly ground black pepper
2 cupsfrozen peas
2 tablespoonscrème fraîche
or heavy cream
1juice of lemon
6 ouncesParmesan cheese
finely grated, and optional swiss
Instructions
Step 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Meanwhile, cut sliced bacon crosswise into thin slivers, or slice pancetta into julienne. Add pasta to boiling water and cook to taste.
Step 2
While pasta is cooking, place a large skillet over medium heat, and add 2 tablespoons olive oil and the butter. Add bacon or pancetta and a sprinkling of pepper, and fry until golden and crisp.
Step 3
Immediately add frozen peas and stir for a minute or two. Add crème fraîche or heavy cream.
Step 4
Reserve 1 cup of the pasta cooking water, and drain the pasta. Add pasta to the skillet and stir. Add lemon juice, and adjust salt and pepper to taste.
Step 5
Bring to a simmer, then remove from heat. The mixture should be thick; if desired, a splash of the pasta water may be added to the sauce to thin it slightly. Add Parmesan and stir to mix. If desired, serve with a green salad.
