Mini Bow Ties With Bacon & Peas

• 8 ounces farfalle uncooked mini, bowtie pasta
• 3 bacon slices center-cut, chopped
• 1/2 cup onion prechopped
• 2 medium carrots peeled and diced
• 1 cup unsalted chicken stock
• 1 cup frozen green peas
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
• 5/8 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 3 ounces 1/3-less-fat cream cheese

1. Cook pasta according to directions on package, omitting salt and fat. Drain pasta, reserving 1/4 cup cooking liquid; set aside.
2. Cook pasta according to directions on package, omitting salt and fat. Drain pasta, reserving 1/4 cup cooking liquid; set aside.
3. Add onion and carrot to pan with drippings and cook 5 minutes. Add stock and bring to a boil. Add peas and cook for 2 minutes.
4. Remove pan from heat. Stir in reserved 1/4 cup cooking liquid, bacon, thyme, salt, pepper, and cream cheese. Add pasta to pan; toss to coat. Serve immediately.

bowtie pasta, bacon, onion, carrots, frozen green peas, thyme, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, cream cheese

Taken from www.yummly.com/recipe/Mini-Bow-Ties-with-Bacon-_-Peas-1694538 (may not work)