Penne Pasta with Peas and Bacon
A creamy and comforting pasta dish combining penne, peas, and crispy bacon, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz penne pasta
- 1 cup peas
- 6 slices bacon
- 1 cup cream
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Crisp the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crispy. Remove and crumble.
- Sauté the garlic in the same skillet with olive oil for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Combine the peas and cooked pasta in the skillet, stirring to combine.
- Create the creamy sauce by pouring in the cream and mixing well, allowing to heat through until creamy.
- Add the crumbled bacon, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm, topped with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
For an elevated dining experience, serve with an arugula salad and a crisp white wine.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg