Cheesy Bacon Pastina with Peas

This cheesy pastina is what weeknight comfort food dreams are made of.

Course Main Course, pasta

Keyword 30-minute meals, bacon, cheesy pastina, easy pasta recipe, pasta with peas, pastina, pastina recipe, pastina with bacon and peas, peas, quick dinner ideas, quick dinner recipe, toddler friendly

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Servings 2 people

Ingredients

1 cup pastina
4 strips thick-cut bacon
3½ –4 cups chicken beef, or bone broth
½ cup frozen peas
1 tbsp butter
3/4 cup grated parmesan
2-3 tbsp boursin cheese I’m using shallot and chive
Black pepper

Instructions

In a pan over medium heat, cook chopped bacon until crisp. Remove and set aside on paper towel. Leave 1–2 tablespoons of bacon fat in the pan.
In the same pan over medium heat, add the dry pastina to the bacon fat. Stir for 2 minutes until lightly golden.
Pour in 3.5 - 4 cups broth and stir. Bring to a simmer, and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring often. Add more broth as needed if it looks too dry.
Stir in frozen peas during the last minute of cooking.
Once broth has absorbed and pasta is tender, you can turn off the heat then toss in a knob of butter, grated parmesan and Boursin cheese. Stir until combined.
Plate it all up and garnish with crispy bacon, more parmesan, and black pepper.