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Penne Pasta, Peas and Bacon
This Penne Pasta with Peas and Bacon combines al dente penne and tender peas with crisp bacon and diced onions in a creamy sauce. The cooking method infuses the pasta and peas with smoky, savory flavors and a hint of sweetness from the onion, while the heavy cream enriches the dish, making it smooth and comforting.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
570 kcal
Course:
Main Course, Dinner
Cuisine:
Italian
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.
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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
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 570
% 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.