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Penne Pasta, Peas and Bacon

Penne Pasta, Peas and Bacon

Penne Pasta, Peas, and Bacon is a savory and comforting pasta dish that combines sweet peas, crisp bacon, and creamy sauce, ideal for any occasion.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course, Pasta
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • Soup Pot / Dutch Oven
  • large skillet
  • Collander
  • measuring cups and spoons

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ yellow onion diced very small
  • 1 cup peas frozen
  • 6 slices bacon thick slices cut into small slices
  • ¾ pound penne pasta
  • ¼ cup heavy cream

Instructions
 

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and add the pasta. Halfway thru cooking the pasta, add the frozen peas to the water. Refer to package cooking instructions minus 1 minute so the penne pasta will be al dente.
  • Meanwhile, in a large skillet, add the olive oil over medium-high, and add the finely diced onions and the bacon. Cook until the bacon and onions are crisp but not burned.
  • Drain the pasta and peas and add them to the onion bacon mixture. Lower the heat to medium and add the heavy cream.
  • Stir well, add more cream if needed and serve immediately.

Notes

Serve it piping hot immediately. The longer pasta sits, the softer it gets as the cooking continues. Serve it in a large pasta bowl or pour it immediately into large pasta bowls. Let your guests add the amount of cheese they want over it. As the Italian says: 'Pasta does not wait for you. You wait for it.' Have your whole family ready to enjoy this excellent savory dish piping hot off the stove.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 20gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg
Keyword bacon, Comfort Food, creamy pasta, easy dinner, Peas, Penne Pasta
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