Creamy Peas Penne Bacon (Printable Version)

A fast, simple pasta recipe made with penne, fresh peas, smoky bacon, and a touch of cream. Ready to serve in no time—perfect for busy nights.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 6 large slices of bacon, diced into small pieces

02 - ¾ pound of penne pasta

03 - 1 cup of frozen green peas

04 - ¼ cup of heavy whipping cream

05 - ½ of a yellow onion, finely chopped

06 - 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Fill up a big pot with salted water and bring it to a boil. Toss in the penne pasta. As it cooks, throw in the peas halfway through. Cook until it's just barely underdone following the package recommendation.

02 - Heat up olive oil in a big pan over medium-high heat. Cook the onions and bacon slices together until the bacon crisps up without burning.

03 - Drain the pasta and peas, then mix them into the pan with the bacon and onions. Turn the heat to medium and pour in the cream, stirring as you go. If needed, add a bit more cream.

04 - Plate it up while it’s still steaming hot. Let everyone add their own cheese to taste.

# Additional Notes:

01 - Serve right away since pasta keeps softening the longer it stays out.

02 - Best eaten in wide pasta bowls for convenience.

03 - An old Italian saying goes, 'The pasta waits for no one, but you wait for the pasta.'

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