Pasta Shells with Bacon, Cucumber, and Peas

Avocado dressing adds a creamy goodness that pairs perfectly with the crisp cukes, sweet peas, and smoky bacon in this gourmet-easy dish that’s guaranteed to please.

Recipe «Pasta Shells with Bacon, Cucumber, and Peas» presented in category Recipes / Meat, to prepare this dish you will need no more 20 minutes. To make this dish at home by prescription from the author WomanWorld would need: 8 oz. medium pasta shells, 1 c. frozen peas, thawed, 6 slices bacon, 1 avocado, pitted and peeled, 2 tbsp. ranch salad dressing , 1 tbsp. lime juice, 1 tbsp. chopped fresh tarragon, 1/4 tsp. salt , 2 mini cucumbers, thinly sliced, Microgreens.

Ingredients:

• 8 oz. medium pasta shells 
• 1 c. frozen peas, thawed 
• 6 slices bacon 
• 1 avocado, pitted and peeled 
• 2 tbsp. ranch salad dressing 
• 1 tbsp. lime juice 
• 1 tbsp. chopped fresh tarragon 
• 1/4 tsp. salt 
• 2 mini cucumbers, thinly sliced 
• Microgreens 

Instructions

1. In large pot, cook pasta in boiling salted water according to package directions, adding peas during last 2 min. of cooking time; drain. Rinse under cold water until cool; drain well. In large nonstick skillet, cook bacon, flipping once, over medium-high heat until browned and crisp, about 8 min.; transfer to paper towels. When cool enough to handle, cut into 1" pieces.
2. In large bowl, mash avocado; whisk in ranch dressing, lime juice, tarragon, and salt. Add pasta and peas, cucumbers, and bacon; toss until evenly coated. If desired, just before serving, garnish with microgreens.
3. This recipe originally appeared in our print magazine.