Pasta Fresca Recipe
A fresh and light spring dish of spaghetti, diced bacon, peas, fresh basil, scallions, parsley and romaine lettuce tossed in a lemon broth and topped with parmesan cheese.ADD a Protein!
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Cook the Pasta
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook until al dente, according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- 2
Cook the Bacon
In a large skillet, cook the diced bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove from the skillet and drain on paper towels.
- 3
Prepare the Lemon Broth
In the same skillet, add the lemon juice and a little bit of water (if needed) to create a broth. Bring to a simmer.
- 4
Combine the Ingredients
Add the cooked spaghetti, bacon, peas, basil, scallions, parsley, romaine lettuce, and your choice of protein to the skillet. Toss everything together in the lemon broth until heated through.
- 5
Serve
Divide the pasta into serving bowls and top with grated parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.
