- 0:10 Prep
- 0:40 Cook
- 4 Servings
- Capable cooks
Give frozen peas a chance in this magnificent cheesy pasta side!
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups dried macaroni pasta
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 4 rashers middle bacon, trimmed, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 2 cups pure cream
- 1 tablespoon wholegrain mustard
- 1 1/2 cups frozen peas
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 3/4 cup fresh breadcrumbs
- 1 1/4 cups grated tasty cheese
Method
- Step 1Preheat oven to 180°C/160°C fan-forced. Cook pasta in a large saucepan of boiling, salted water, following packet directions, until tender. Drain.
- Step 2Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Cook bacon, stirring, for 3 minutes or until starting to brown. Add garlic. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Stir in cream and mustard. Cook, stirring, for 2 to 3 minutes or until heated through. Remove from heat. Stir in peas, macaroni and onion. Season with salt and pepper.
- Step 3Spoon mixture into an 8 cup-capacity ovenproof dish. Sprinkle with breadcrumbs and cheese.
- Step 4Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until top is golden and cheese melted. Serve.
- Low carb
- Low sugar
Nutrition
4027 kj
Energy
67g
Fat Total
41g
Saturated Fat
6g
Fibre
33g
Protein
181mg
Cholesterol
1069.3mg
Sodium
6g
Carbs (sugar)
55g
Carbs (total)
All nutrition values are per serve
Notes
Serve with: Grilled lamb chops or beef steak or beef or lamb sausages.
- Author: Kim Coverdale
- Image credit: Mark O'Meara
- Publication: Super Food Ideas
