Sunday, 22 September 2013

Pea, Parmesan and Bacon Penne Rigate

So I am knee deep in washing and ironing as I start planning what clothes to pack for next week's travel back to sunny South Africa to see my folks and best friend Jen and Patrick.  Whipping up a quick and easy tummy warmer that freezes well.  Shaun is happy, he will have some heat-and-eats whilst I am away. Here we go ...

Penne Rigate pasta (1 cup pp)
100g bacon,diced
1 medium onion, diced
1 large clove garlic, chopped
Stalk celery, chopped
125g sugar snaps, whole
1 cup frozen peas
1 tbsp fresh mint, chopped
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
Bottle store-bought pf 3 cheese pasta sauce (250g)
1/2 cup Parmesan grated

Cook pasta as per instructions on the packet.
Heat a little olive oil in a pan and saute bacon until crispy.
Add onion and garlic and cook for 2 min
Add celery, sugar snaps, peas, mint, salt and pepper and cook for another minute.
Add cheese pasta sauce and heat through on a simmer for 2 min.
Add Parmesan and pasta off the stove and mix well.

Voila ... as we say here.  Enjoy.


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