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

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

A quick and easy dish combining penne pasta, peas, and savory bacon for a delightful meal.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course main dish
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 570 kcal

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Skillet

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 0.5 cup yellow onion diced very small
  • 1 cup peas frozen
  • 6 slices bacon thick slices cut into small pieces
  • 0.75 pound penne pasta
  • 0.25 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. Refer to package cooking instructions minus 1 minute for al dente pasta.
  • In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high, then add the diced onions and bacon. Cook until crispy but not burned.
  • Drain the pasta and peas, then add them to the onion and bacon mixture. Lower the heat to medium and stir in 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. Serve in a large pasta bowl, or let guests add cheese to their liking. Ensure the whole family is ready to enjoy this dish piping hot.

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 Recipe, easy pasta, Peas, Penne Pasta
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