Quick Bacon and Pea Pasta
Cuisine: American
Categories: Main Dishes, Pasta & Bacon
Quick Bacon and Pea Pasta is a simple, flavorful dish that comes together in no time, making it perfect for busy weeknights. Crispy bacon is sautéed until golden and crunchy, then combined with sweet peas and tossed with al dente pasta. A light, savory sauce made from the bacon drippings and a touch of cream or Parmesan cheese coats the pasta, adding richness and depth to each bite. The result is a satisfying, well-balanced meal that combines the smoky, salty flavor of bacon with the sweetness of peas, making it a deliciously easy option for pasta lovers.
Difficulty: EASY
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Serving Size: 4-6 servings
Ingredients:
- 1 pound bacon, diced
- 1 pound spaghetti noodles
- 1 to 2 cups frozen peas
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
Directions:
- Put diced bacon in a cold skillet and heat over medium-high heat. Cook bacon, stirring occasionally until crispy, about 10 minutes. Remove bacon bits from pan and grease and let drain on a paper towel lined plate.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions.
- Remove most of the bacon grease from the skillet, reserving about 1 TB in the pan. Return the pan to heat and put in frozen peas and butter. Let the peas heat through and defrost, about 3 to 5 minutes. Once peas are defrosted add in the garlic and sautee 1 minute.
- Stir in salt and heavy cream. Pour cooked spaghetti noodles into the skillet and toss to coat. Stir in parmesan cheese.
- Serve hot topped with crisp bacon.