Lemon-Kissed Farfalle with Mushrooms, Peas, and Cream
Lemon-Kissed Farfalle with Mushrooms, Peas, and Cream blends tender bow-tie pasta with buttery Baby Bella mushrooms, sweet peas, and smoky bacon in a velvety half-and-half sauce. Parmesan adds a salty finish while a touch of lemon brightens each bite. Serve for a cozy weeknight dinner or a relaxed weekend meal when you want comfort with a fresh lift.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Lemon-Kissed Farfalle with Mushrooms, Peas, and Cream, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 22 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 89 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 52
- Heart Health
- 76
- Metabolic
- 48
- Digestive
- 25
- Inflammatory
- 37
- Performance
- 51
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the farfalle and cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly firm, about 11 minutes. Drain the pasta, reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking water to thin the sauce later if needed.
- 2
Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the bacon and cook, turning occasionally, until crisp, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer the bacon to a paper towel to drain. When cool enough to handle, crumble it and set aside. Remove the bacon grease from the skillet.
- 3
Heat the oil and butter in the skillet over medium heat; add the mushrooms and onions. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are translucent and the mushrooms’ moisture begins to evaporate, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- 4
Reduce the heat to low, then stir in the half-and-half, peas, and thyme. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook until the peas are heated through and the sauce begins to thicken, 3 to 4 minutes. If the sauce is too thick, add a little of the reserved pasta water to thin it.
- 5
Stir in the lemon juice and season to taste with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, garnish with the crumbled bacon and chopped parsley, and serve immediately.
- Calories 502.15 kcal High 25%
- Protein 17.12 g Good Source 34%
- Carbohydrate 72.37 g 26%
- Total Fat 15.06 g Moderate 19%
- Saturated Fat 7.46 g High 37%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 33.28 mg Moderate 11%
- Sodium 199.13 mg Moderate 9%
- Dietary Fiber 6.67 g Good Source 24%
- Total Sugars 5.47 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 359.61 mg Good Source 28%
- Iron 4.06 mg Good Source 23%
- Potassium 582.81 mg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin A 30.6 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 30.74 mg Good Source 34%
- Vitamin D 0.17 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Lemon Kissed Farfalle with Mushrooms, Peas, and Cream is made with 14 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 40 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Baby Portobello Mushrooms, Bacon, Dried Thyme, and Farfalle Pasta. Each serving provides about 502.15 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Lemon-Kissed Farfalle with Mushrooms, Peas, and Cream made of?
- The main ingredients are Baby Portobello Mushrooms, Bacon, Dried Thyme, Farfalle Pasta, Fresh Parsley. The full list of 14 is above.
- How long does it take to make Lemon-Kissed Farfalle with Mushrooms, Peas, and Cream?
- About 40 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 502.15 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Lemon-Kissed Farfalle with Mushrooms, Peas, and Cream easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 14 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Lemon-Kissed Farfalle with Mushrooms, Peas, and Cream healthy?
- Lemon-Kissed Farfalle with Mushrooms, Peas, and Cream has an easyChef Pro health score of 52/100. Per serving, it provides 502.15 calories and 17.12 g of protein, or 34% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium, iron and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 199.13 mg (9% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 7.46 g (37% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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