Description
A rich and satisfying pasta dish with creamy sauce, crispy bacon, and sweet peas, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (e.g., fettuccine or penne)
- 4 oz bacon (chopped)
- 1 cup sweet peas (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese (grated)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook the chopped bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon and drain the excess fat, leaving some in the pan.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about a minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the peas and cook for a few minutes until tender.
- Pour in the heavy cream, stirring to combine, and let it simmer gently.
- Add the cooked pasta and crispy bacon to the skillet, mixing until all ingredients are well-coated with the sauce.
- Stir in the grated parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. You can add other veggies or adjust seasoning as per your taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg