Penne Pasta, Peas and Bacon
A delightful dish of Penne Pasta, Peas, and Bacon that serves up to a savory experience.
Equipment
- large pot
- Large Skillet
Ingredients
Base Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ cup 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
Cooking Steps
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and add the pasta. Halfway through cooking, add the frozen peas to the water. Refer to package cooking instructions minus 1 minute for al dente.
- Meanwhile, in a large skillet, add the olive oil over medium-high heat, then add the diced onions and bacon. Cook until the bacon and onions are crisp but not burned.
- Drain the pasta and peas, then add them 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. Allow guests to add cheese as desired. Pasta does not wait for you. Have everyone ready to enjoy it piping hot off the stove.
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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