Broad bean and bacon pasta
30 min
A creamy and delightful bacon and bean pasta dish. Enjoy with a green salad and a chilled glass of white wine. Just perfect for a summer afternoon!
7 people made this
Ingredients
Serves: 4
- 340g (12 oz) broad beans, pods removed
- 340g (12 oz) dried pasta, of your choice
- 170g (6 oz) reduced fat cream cheese
- 140ml (5 fl oz) single cream
- 55ml (2 fl oz) semi skimmed milk
- 340g (12 oz) rindless streaky bacon, chopped and cooked
- salt and pepper, to taste
- chopped fresh chives, to garnish
Method
Prep:10min ›
Cook:20min ›
Ready in:30min
- Briefly immerse the beans in a saucepan with hot water, just for about 5 minutes until they turn bright green. Drain and plunge into cold water. Drain and set aside.
- Cook pasta in a large saucepan with lightly salted water until al dente. Drain.
- Soften the cream cheese over gentle heat with the cream and milk. Stir in beans and bacon and cook for 1 minute until heated through.
- Combine the pasta and the sauce and toss. Season and sprinkle with chives to serve.
