One Pan Pasta with Bacon and Peas
One Pan Pasta with Bacon and Peas pairs smoky, crispy bacon with tender rotini and sweet pops of peas in a tangy Greek yogurt sauce, finished with nutty Parmesan. It’s rich yet balanced with umami and a touch of brightness, ideal for a satisfying weeknight dinner with minimal cleanup.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in One Pan Pasta with Bacon and Peas, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 6 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 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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- 17
- Heart Health
- 66
- Metabolic
- 32
- Digestive
- 22
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 45
- General Wellness
- 1
Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crispy, about 3 minutes. Move the bacon to a plate lined with a paper towel. Pour off all but about 2 tablespoons of the bacon grease from the skillet.
- 2
Add the onion to the skillet and cook until translucent and tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- 3
Pour in the chicken broth and milk, and bring to a boil. Stir in the pasta, lower the heat to medium-low, cover the skillet, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is slightly firm, 13 to 15 minutes.
- 4
Stir in the peas and cook just until thawed. Add the Greek yogurt and bacon, stir to combine, and season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with Parmesan and serve.
- Calories 599.49 kcal High 30%
- Protein 43.36 g Good Source 87%
- Carbohydrate 62.43 g 23%
- Total Fat 19.17 g High 25%
- Saturated Fat 8.05 g High 40%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 60.42 mg High 20%
- Sodium 1220.58 mg High 53%
- Dietary Fiber 4.07 g Moderate 15%
- Total Sugars 6.9 g --
- Added Sugars 0.05 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 341.28 mg Good Source 26%
- Iron 3.93 mg Good Source 22%
- Potassium 458.91 mg Low Source 10%
- Vitamin A 47.24 mcg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin C 21.37 mg Good Source 24%
- Vitamin D 0.48 mcg Low Source 2%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
One Pan Pasta with Bacon and Peas is made with 10 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 40 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Bacon, Chicken Broth, Diced Onion, and Garlic. Each serving provides about 599.49 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is One Pan Pasta with Bacon and Peas made of?
- The main ingredients are Bacon, Chicken Broth, Diced Onion, Garlic, Grated Parmesan Cheese. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make One Pan Pasta with Bacon and Peas?
- 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 599.49 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is One Pan Pasta with Bacon and Peas easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is One Pan Pasta with Bacon and Peas healthy?
- One Pan Pasta with Bacon and Peas has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 599.49 calories and 43.36 g of protein, or 87% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium, iron and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1220.58 mg (53% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 8.05 g (40% of the Daily Value). It contains 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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