Penne Pasta, Peas and Bacon
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
570 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
Italian
Penne Pasta, Peas and Bacon
Description
The recipe calls for boiling penne pasta in salted water, adding frozen peas halfway through to cook them alongside the pasta for matching tenderness. Separately, diced onions and thick-sliced bacon are cooked together in olive oil until crisp but not overcooked, contributing savory and aromatic notes. After draining pasta and peas, they are incorporated into the bacon and onion mixture, and heavy cream is stirred in to coat everything, creating a rich sauce. The dish should be served immediately to maintain the pasta's firm texture and the cream’s freshness.
This pasta works well as a hearty weekday meal and can be customized with grated cheese added at serving. The combination of peas and bacon provides a balance of sweet and savory flavors, with the cream bringing everything together for a satisfying consistency.
Because the pasta continues cooking slightly after draining, it's important to serve this dish right away to avoid over-softening. Presenting it hot ensures the best texture and flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ yellow onion diced very small
- 1 cup pea frozen
- 6 Bacon thick slices cut into small slices
- ¾ pound penne pasta
- ¼ cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and add the pasta. Halfway thru cooking the pasta, add the frozen peas to the water. Refer to package cooking instructions minus 1 minute so the penne pasta will be at dente.
- Meanwhile, in a large skillet, add the olive oil over medium-high, and add the finely diced onions and the bacon. Cook until the bacon and onions are crisp but not burned.
- Drain the pasta and peas and add them to the onion bacon mixture. Lower the heat to medium and add the heavy cream.
- Stir well, add more cream if needed and serve immediately.
Notes
- Serve the pasta immediately while it's hot to maintain the al dente texture.
- Allow guests to add cheese individually to accommodate preferences.
- Use large pasta bowls to serve for ease of mixing and eating.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 570 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 570kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 70g | 23% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 42mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 231mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 374mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 495IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 15.5mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 40mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1.8mg | 10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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