Fettuccine with Bacon, Peas and Pesto
Lemon-Basil Carrots
Ingredients
- 4 oz fettuccine
- 2 slices center-cut bacon
- ¼ cup thinly sliced green onions
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ½ cup frozen sweet peas, thawed
- ¼ cup refrigerated reduced-fat pesto
- 2 Tbsp freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 Tbsp torn fresh basil
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions; drain, reserving 3 Tbsp pasta water.
- Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp; remove bacon, reserving drippings in skillet. Crumble bacon.
- Sauté onions and garlic in hot drippings 1 minute. Stir in peas, reserved pasta water, and ⅛ tsp each salt and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, and simmer until liquid is reduced to about 2 Tbsp. Stir in pesto, pasta, and cheese. Remove from heat. Sprinkle with bacon and basil.
Side Dish Ingredients
- ½ lb carrots, cut into 1-inch chunks
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp chopped fresh basil
Side Dish Instructions
- Combine carrots and 2 Tbsp water in a microwave-safe dish. Cover with plastic wrap, and vent one corner.
- Microwave at HIGH 6 to 8 minutes or until carrots are tender.
- Drain and toss with oil, lemon juice, basil and ⅛ tsp salt.
Nutritional Information
| Main | Side | Total | |
| Servings | 2 | 2 | |
| Calories |
410
|
60
|
470
|
| Fat (g) | 14 | 3 | 17 |
| Sat. Fat (g) | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Protein (g) | 16 | 1 | 17 |
| Carb (g) | 53 | 10 | 63 |
| Fiber (g) | 5 | 3 | 8 |
| Sodium (mg) | 680 | 220 | 900 |
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