Awesome Easy Pasta

In the NutriGuide test kitchen, Chief Culinary Specialist Stewart Lucas refined this classic Awesome Easy Pasta to celebrate vibrant, wholesome ingredients. By prioritizing aromatic layering and precise thermal control, this recipe achieves remarkable culinary depth while preserving natural micronutrients and wholesome texture.

At NutriGuide, our mission is to ensure that home cooking is both accessible and culinary-grade. When executing Awesome Easy Pasta, focus on fresh aromatics, dry surface contact for proper searing, and allowing the food to rest before serving.

• 2 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 8 ounces linguine pasta
• 6 slices bacon
• 2 cups chopped cooked chicken
• 1 cup frozen English peas, thawed
• 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan
• cheese
• Bring chicken broth and cream to a boil in a heavy saucepan over
• high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until reduced by
• half, about 30 minutes.

Chef's Sourcing & Quality Tips:

• Produce & Aromatics: Always use fresh whole aromatics and seasonal herbs rather than dehydrated powders when possible.
• Cooking Oils: Utilize cold-pressed oils with appropriate smoke points such as extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil.
• Salt & Seasoning: Season from a modest height above the pan to ensure an even, uniform crystalline dispersion.

Follow these sequential steps with careful attention to sensory cues and cooking temperatures:

Step 1: Technique & Execution

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil

Step 2: Technique & Execution

Add linguine and cook 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain and set aside in a large serving bowl

Step 3: Technique & Execution

Meanwhile, place bacon in a large, deep skillet

Step 4: Technique & Execution

Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown

Step 5: Technique & Execution

Drain, crumble and set aside

Step 6: Technique & Execution

Once the cream has reduced, stir in crumbled bacon, chicken, peas, and Parmesan cheese; cook for a few minutes until hot