Penne Pasta, Peas and Bacon – Easy & The Best!
This penne pasta dish features sweet peas and crispy bacon for a quick and delicious meal.
Equipment
- large pot
- Skillet
Ingredients
Pasta Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ yellow onion diced very small
- 1 cup peas frozen
- 6 slices bacon thick, cut into small pieces
- ¾ pound penne pasta
- ¼ cup heavy cream
Instructions
Cooking Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and add the pasta. Halfway through cooking, add the frozen peas. Refer to package cooking instructions minus 1 minute for al dente pasta.
- In a large skillet, add the olive oil over medium-high heat, then add the diced onions and bacon. Cook until bacon and onions are crisp but not burned.
- Drain the pasta and peas and add to the onion and 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 and immediately. The longer pasta sits, the softer it gets. Serve it in a large pasta bowl or let guests add their own cheese.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 570kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 17gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 42mgSodium: 231mgPotassium: 374mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 495IUVitamin C: 15.5mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1.8mg
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