Quick Four Cheese Pasta with Bacon and Peas
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Quick Four Cheese Pasta with Bacon and Peas – a creamy, cheesy masterpiece that's ready in just 30 minutes! Featuring a luscious sauce made from Parmesan, mozzarella, Gorgonzola, and Fontina cheeses, this dish boasts layers of indulgent flavor. Crispy bacon and tender, sweet peas add a perfect balance of smoky and fresh notes, while al dente pasta acts as the ideal vehicle for the rich, velvety cheese sauce. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a cozy meal to impress guests, this pasta is simple to prepare, yet delivers gourmet results. Garnished with fresh parsley for a pop of color and an herby finish, it’s a one-skillet recipe that will have everyone asking for seconds.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 oz Pasta (penne, rigatoni, or shells)
- 6 slices Bacon
- 1 cup Frozen peas
- 2 tbsp Butter
- 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1.5 cups Heavy cream
- 0.5 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
- 0.5 cup Shredded mozzarella cheese
- 0.25 cup Crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
- 0.5 cup Shredded Fontina cheese
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper
- 2 tbsp Fresh parsley (chopped)
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining the pasta. Set aside.
While the pasta cooks, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the bacon slices and cook until crispy, about 6-8 minutes. Remove the bacon from the skillet and place it on a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Once cooled, chop the bacon into small pieces.
In the same skillet, remove excess bacon grease, leaving about 1 tablespoon. Add the butter and minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Stir in the heavy cream and bring it to a gentle simmer. Gradually whisk in the Parmesan, mozzarella, Gorgonzola, and Fontina cheeses until fully melted and smooth.
Add the frozen peas to the sauce and cook for 2-3 minutes until they are heated through.
Season the sauce with salt and black pepper. Adjust to taste as needed.
Add the cooked pasta to the skillet with the sauce, tossing to coat. If the sauce is too thick, gradually add the reserved pasta water, a few tablespoons at a time, until the desired consistency is reached.
Stir in the chopped bacon pieces. Gently mix everything together to distribute the ingredients evenly.
Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately. Enjoy your quick and cheesy pasta!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3225 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 234.9 g | 301% | |
| Saturated Fat | 137.0 g | 685% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 707 mg | 236% | |
| Sodium | 4563 mg | 198% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 140.3 g | 51% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.9 g | 53% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.3 g | ||
| Protein | 111.8 g | 224% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.1 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 1952 mg | 150% | |
| Iron | 7.4 mg | 41% | |
| Potassium | 1000 mg | 21% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
