Ingredients
450g fresh parsnip
100ml cream (or light cream)
¾ cup of frozen green peas
3 cloves of garlic
40ml olive oil
175g short cut bacon
1 tablespoon honey
Salt and pepper
Chopped parsley, to serve
Method
Cook pasta according to packet instructions. Drain and put aside.
For the garnish, slice one parsnip long ways with a drizzle of olive oil and honey and place into oven at 180°C for 15-20 mins until nicely browned.
Steam the rest of the roughly chopped parsnip for 20 mins until soft.
Place parsnip, cream, garlic, dash of olive oil, salt and pepper into a food processor and blend until creamy.
Finely slice bacon and fry until crispy.
Boil peas for 5 mins.
Add bacon, peas and pureed parsnip to cooked pasta and stir through until evenly spread.
Serve with the honey roasted parsnip and a sprinkle of parsley.