====== Creamy Pasta with Bacon and Peas ======

  *1 lb dried small shell pasta
  *10 slices smoked bacon
  *2 Tbsp olive oil
  *1 Tbsp butter
  *fresh ground black pepper
  *3 cups frozen peas
  *2 Tbsp heavy cream or creme fraiche or milk+cornstarch
  *2 Tbsp finely chopped fresh mint leaves
  *juice of 1 lemon
  *4 oz. finely grated Parmesan cheese
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  - Cook pasta in a large pot of lightly salted water to desired degree of doneness. When done drain and reserve 1 cup of liquid.
  - Cut bacon slices crosswise into thin slivers. Add olive oil and butter to large skillet and heat. Add bacon and a sprinkling of pepper and fry until golden and crisp. Immediately add frozen peas and stir for 1-2 min. Add heavy cream and mint.
  - Add the skillet mixture to the pasta 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, but if too thick add some pasta liquid. Add Parmesan and stir to mix
  - Stir in the parsley, salt, pepper, and bacon.

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  Serves: 6       Total cook time: 30 min
  Source: NYT cooking app
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