735. BOWTIE PASTA with BACON, PEAS, and FETA

serves 4

350 grams bowtie pasta
olive oil cooking spray
125 grams bacon rashers, sliced into thin strips
3 ripe tomatoes, chopped
2 large garlic cloves, crushed
1 cup frozen baby peas
3/4 cup low-fat feta cheese, crumbled

Cook pasta in a large saucepan of boiling, salted water, following packet directions, until tender. Meanwhile, heat a large, non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat. Lightly spray with oil. Add bacon and cook, stirring often, for 3 to 4 minutes or until crisp. Add tomato, garlic and peas. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes or until tomato is soft. Drain pasta and return to pan. Add tomato mixture, feta and salt and pepper. Toss over low heat until combined. Serve.


courtesy of: Taste Australia, Kim Meredith, "Super Food Ideas," December 2005, p. 42 / Locked Bag 5030, Alexandria, NSW 2015