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Pasta e Piselli: A Cozy Italian Classic of Pasta and Peas

Pasta e Piselli: The Best Cozy Italian Classic with Turkey Bacon

Pasta e Piselli is a delightful Italian dish combining tender pasta and sweet green peas, enriched with the savory flavor of turkey bacon.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces pasta of your choice
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen peas
  • 4 slices turkey bacon
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat and cook the turkey bacon until crispy. Remove and crumble.
  2. Add onion and garlic to the pot and sauté until softened.
  3. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.
  4. Add pasta and cook according to package instructions.
  5. In the last few minutes of cooking, add peas and season with salt and pepper.
  6. Stir in the crumbled turkey bacon and Parmesan cheese before serving.

Notes

  • For a vegetarian version, omit turkey bacon and use vegetable broth.
  • Feel free to add other vegetables like carrots or bell peppers for extra flavor.
  • Author: Souzan
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 400mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 50g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg

Keywords: Pasta e Piselli, Italian, pasta and peas, turkey bacon