Pea and bacon pasta
A great way to use up frozen peas.
Serves: 4
350g (12oz) pasta shapes
175g (6oz) frozen peas
1tbsp olive oil
225g (8oz) bacon pieces
4tbsp half-fat crème fraîche
1. Cook the pasta shapes in a large pan of boiling salted water for as long as it says on the packet, adding the frozen peas for the last 2-3 mins.
2. Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large, deep frying pan and fry the smoked bacon pieces until browned. Drain the pasta and peas and add to the pan with the crème fraîche.
3. Heat through gently, stirring all the time, until the crème fraîche melts and coats the pasta. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper and serve immediately.
Top tip: Add a couple of spoonfuls of pesto sauce with the crème fraîche for a richer flavour.
