Creamy Peas With Bacon Goat Cheese Food

CREAMY PEA SALAD WITH BACON

Steps:

• In a large bowl add the peas, red onion, cheddar cheese, bacon and parsley.
• In a small bowl whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, cider vinegar, and sugar.
• Pour the creamy mixture in the large bowl over the peas. Toss until the peas are fully coated. Chill for 30 minutes before serving.

CREAMY PEAS WITH BACON & GOAT CHEESE

Steps:

• Cook bacon until crisp. Transfer bacon on to paper towel to absorb grease. Discard drippings. Add cream in skillet, simmer until thickened. Add peas and scallions. Cover and cook until heated through. Take off of heat and stir in cheese until smooth. Season to taste and add bacon.

PASTA WITH PEAS, BACON AND GOAT CHEESE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Toss the pasta in and cook according to the package directions.
• In a pan, add the cubed bacon and the finely minced onion, drizzle a little bit of olive oil, and cook at medium heat until they start to brown.
• Turn down the heat and add the frozen peas to the pan and cook for about 5 minutes or until the peas are soft. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Add the goat cheese to the pan and 1/4 cup of water from the pasta pot. Mix well until the cheese is fully melted into a creamy sauce.
• Drain the pasta al dente and add it to the pan with the sauce. Mix well until the pasta is well coated and serve immediately.
• Serve with freshly grated Parmigiano cheese on top if you'd like.

CREAMY PASTA WITH SMOKED BACON AND PEAS

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted to a boil. Meanwhile, cut sliced bacon crosswise into thin slivers, or slice pancetta into julienne. Add pasta to boiling water and cook to taste.
• While pasta is cooking, place a large skillet over medium heat, and add 2 tablespoons olive oil and the butter. Add bacon or pancetta and a sprinkling of pepper, and fry until golden and crisp. Immediately add frozen peas and stir for a minute or two. Add crème fraîche or heavy cream and chopped mint.
• Reserve 1 cup of the pasta cooking water, and drain the pasta. Add pasta to the skillet and stir. Add lemon juice, and adjust salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a simmer, then remove from heat. The mixture should be thick; if desired, a splash of the pasta water may be added to the sauce to thin it slightly. Add Parmesan and stir to mix. If desired, serve with a green salad.

PASTA WITH CREAMY GOAT CHEESE AND SNAP PEAS

Steps:

• Crumble goat cheese fresh from refrigerator. Let warm to room temperature.
• Pluck off and discard the ends of the snap peas.
• In a large pot, bring 4 quarts of water to a boil. Add salt and the pasta. Bring to a boil again and cook, stirring, for 6 minutes. Add the snap peas, bring to a boil again and cook 3 minutes more, stirring. Do not overcook. The pasta and the peas should be al dente. Drain, and reserve 1/4 cup of the cooking liquid.
• Meanwhile, in a saucepan, heat the olive oil, add the garlic and cook briefly. Do not brown. Add the tomatoes, jalapeno pepper, salt and pepper. Cook over medium heat, stirring, for 5 minutes.
• Add the pasta and peas. Add the reserved cooking liquid, goat cheese and basil. Toss well. Adjust the seasoning. Cook briefly until thick. Serve immediately.