All of the ingredients in this dish get along like peas-in-a-pod, and sharing it with others is a guaranteed way to make some new friends! Peas-in-a-Pod Pasta finds true companions in crumbly and crunchy bacon, bright and tender green peas, and sharp and nutty parmesan cheese, all on a bed of perfectly cooked pasta. It’s a refreshing and tasty meal that can be made in less than half an hour, so you can join your friends and family at the table without missing a beat. Peas-in-a-Pod Pasta is the perfect way to bring everyone together!
Ingredients
- 8 ounces pasta
- 6 ounces bacon
- 1 small onion
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1/4 cup parmesan, grated
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper, optional
Directions
Step 1 –Bring a pot of water to a boil.
Step 2 –Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook until the pasta is tender, for about 7-10 minutes.
Step 3 –Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water.
Step 4 –Drain the remaining pasta water.
Step 5 –Add the bacon to a large skillet and cook over medium heat until brown and crispy, about 5-7 minutes.
Step 6 –Transfer the bacon to a paper-towel-lined plate with a slotted spoon.
Step 7 –Crumble the bacon.
Step 8 –Drain most of the grease from the skillet, reserving about 2 tablespoons.
Step 9 –Finely dice the onion.
Step 10 –Add the diced onion to the reserved bacon grease and sauté over medium heat until tender, about 5 minutes.
Step 11 –Add the frozen peas and 1/4 cup of the reserved pasta water to the skillet.
Step 12 –Cook until the peas have heated through.
Step 13 –Add the drained pasta to the skillet, stirring to combine.
Step 14 –Remove the skillet from the heat.
Step 15 –Top the pasta with the parmesan, salt, pepper, red pepper, and crumbled bacon, stirring to combine.
Step 16 –Taste for seasoning and serve.
