Creamy Ravioli With Bacon And Peas Recipes

RAVIOLI WITH LEMON, PEAS AND PANCETTA

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Meanwhile, cook the pancetta in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, turning, until browned and crisp, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate and wipe out the skillet.
• Add the ravioli to the boiling water and cook as the label directs. Reserve 1/2 cup cooking water, then drain gently.
• Combine the butter and lemon zest and juice in the reserved skillet over medium heat. Add the peas, ravioli and 1/4 cup of the reserved cooking water; toss to coat. Stir in the pecorino and toss. Season with salt and pepper. Add more cooking water, 1 tablespoon at a time, to loosen.
• Divide the ravioli, peas and any sauce among shallow bowls. Sprinkle with more pecorino. Crumble the pancetta and scatter over the ravioli. Top with basil.

DATE NIGHT CREAMY RAVIOLI WITH PEAS

Steps:

• In a large deep skillet, on high heat, add the extra virgin olive oil, minced garlic, chopped onion, and saute for about 5 minutes until the onions are softened and translucent, stirring occasionally.
• Add the pancetta, reduce the heat and cover with a lid. Simmer until the pancetta is fully cooked and crispy, about 3 to 5 minutes.
• Pour in the already prepared marinara sauce, along with the baby peas and crushed red pepper flakes. Stir to combine and blend, cover with a lid and simmer for about 2 to 3 minutes.
• Pour and stir in the light cream. Cover and simmer for 3 minutes until it blends and thickens the sauce. Taste the sauce, and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
• Finally, toss in 4 tablespoons of grated parmesan cheese and fresh chopped basil. Stir to combine. Turn off the heat. If the sauce gets too thick, you can stir in a little water.
• Meantime, bring a large saucepan of water to a boil. Add 1 tsp. to the boiling water and gently drop into the water the ravioli. Cook the ravioli for about 2 to 3 minutes only. They cook quickly. Drain in a colander.
• Spoon a few ravioli into each dish and spoon some creamy pink sauce over them and serve. Serve with extra grated parmesan cheese at the table.
• yields: 4 to 6 servings

EASY RAVIOLI WITH BACON RECIPE

Steps:

• Cook ravioli as directed on package, omitting salt. Meanwhile, cook next 4 ingredients in large saucepan on medium heat 3 to 4 min. or until cream cheese is completely melted and sauce is well blended, stirring frequently.
• Drain ravioli. Add to sauce along with the broccoli and peppers; mix well. Cover; cook on medium-low heat 5 min. or until heated through, stirring occasionally.
• Stir in onions and bacon; cook, uncovered, 2 min. or until heated through, stirring occasionally.

RAVIOLI ALFREDO WITH PEAS

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the ravioli and cook as the label directs. Reserve 1/2 cup of the cooking water, then drain the ravioli.
• Combine the butter, cream and peas in a large skillet and bring to a simmer over medium heat; cook 1 minute. Add the ravioli, cheese, nutmeg and a splash of the reserved cooking water to the skillet and toss. Add more cooking water to thin the sauce, if needed. Season with salt and pepper. Divide among bowls and top with the parsley.

TORTELLINI WITH PEAS AND BACON

Steps:

• Boil tortellini.
• While pasta is cooking, fry bacon till crispy.
• Remove bacon and drain bacon grease from pan except for one tablespoon.
• Cook onion in bacon grease till golden brown.
• Pour in heavy cream and cook till slightly thickened.
• Add cooked pasta,cheese ,peas and crumble in bacon.
• Salt and pepper to taste.
• Heat one minute and serve.
• Sprinkle with additional parmesan cheese if desired.

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.