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Penne Pasta, Peas and Bacon – Easy & The Best!

Penne Pasta, Peas and Bacon – Easy & The Best!

A quick and delicious dish featuring penne pasta, peas, and bacon for an easy yet savory meal.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 570 kcal

Equipment

  • large pot
  • large skillet

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ yellow onion diced very small
  • 1 cup peas frozen
  • 6 slices bacon thick 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 and immediately. The longer the pasta sits, the softer it gets. Let your guests add as much cheese as they want over it. Do buy extra lean bacon for better flavor and crunchiness.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 570kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 17gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 42mgSodium: 231mgPotassium: 374mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 495IUVitamin C: 15.5mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1.8mg
Keyword Bacon, Best Pasta, easy recipe, Peas, Penne Pasta, Quick Dinner
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