Creamy Alfredo with Bacon and Peas

Creamy Alfredo with Bacon and Peas

Ingredients

• 4 slices thick-sliced bacon, coarsely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 8 ounces dried rotini, penne, or rigatoni pasta
• 1 14½ ounce can chicken broth
• 1 cup water
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 cup frozen peas
• ¼ cup whipping cream
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (1 ounce)
• Crumbled, crisp-cooked bacon (optional)

Instructions

1. In a large deep skillet cook the 4 slices bacon until crisp. Stir in garlic; cook and stir for 30 seconds more. Stir in pasta, broth, the water, salt, and pepper. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for 12 to 15 minutes or until pasta is tender, stirring once. Stir in peas, whipping cream, and Parmesan cheese. Cook and stir about 2 minutes more or until heated through. Serve immediately. If desired, top with crumbled bacon.

PointsPlus : 10

(4 servings)
SmartPoints: 12

Nutrition Information
Serving size: 4
Calories: 378
Fat: 13
Saturated fat: 6
Carbohydrates: 49
Sugar: 4
Fiber: 3
Protein: 16