mozzarella spaghetti with peas & bacon

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beulah, MI
Updated on Jan 15, 2021

Great side dish.

prep time 5 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Stove Top
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 4 slices bacon
  • 3 tablespoons each butter and flour
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 8 ounces spaghetti
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • salt pepper and a pinch of nutmeg

How To Make mozzarella spaghetti with peas & bacon

  • Step 1
    Place foil on a baking sheet. Lay the bacon out on the foil and bake in 350 degree oven until crisp. Remove and chop into pieces.
  • Step 2
    Cook the spaghetti in salted boiling water until el dente. Add the peas in about the last 5 minutes and drain.
  • Step 3
    In a sauce pan add the butter and let melt. Whisk in the flour and cook until browned about 5 minutes. Slowly whisk in the heavy cream. Stir in the lemon zest . Stir in the Mozzarella cheese.
  • Step 4
    Once the cheese melts stir bacon. Taste and season with salt and pepper. Add the nutmeg. Stir in the spaghetti and peas and serve immediately.

Discover More

Culture: Italian
Category: Pasta Sides
Ingredient: Pasta
Method: Stove Top

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