Penne Pasta, Peas and Bacon – Easy & The Best!
This delicious Penne Pasta, Peas and Bacon recipe is quick and easy to prepare, combining sweet peas with crisp bacon and onions.
Equipment
- large pot
- Large skillet
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ yellow onion diced very small
- 1 cup peas frozen
- 6 slices bacon thick slices cut into small pieces
- 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, add the frozen peas to the water. Cook according to package instructions minus 1 minute for al dente.
- Meanwhile, in a large skillet, add the olive oil over medium-high heat, then add the finely diced onions and bacon. Cook until crisp but not burned.
- Drain the pasta and peas and add them to the onion and bacon mixture. Lower the heat to medium and add the heavy cream.
- Stir well, adding more cream if needed, and serve immediately.
Notes
Serve it piping hot and immediately. The longer pasta sits, the softer it gets. Let your guests add cheese as desired.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 570kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 17gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 42mgSodium: 231mgPotassium: 374mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 495IUVitamin C: 15.5mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1.8mg
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!