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Penne with Peas
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Penne with Peas

Peas and penne pasta go well together. There’s nothing like the ‘pop’ of a pea when you bite into it. Throw it in with some other great things, like cream and bacon, and you’ve got a great side!
Course Side
Cuisine Italian
Keyword pasta, peas
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 494kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Cook pasta per package instructions. Drain, but keep 1 cup of the boiling liquid just in case you need it later on.
  • Cut bacon into small pieces. Add to a large skillet over medium high heat and cook for about 3 minutes.
  • Add the onion and cook until softened and the bacon begins to crisp.
  • Add the butter, peas and 2 tablespoons of water, and cook until the peas are tender, 2-5 minutes.
  • Stir in the cream and season with salt and pepper.
  • Add the cheese, a little at a time, stirring to combine, until melted.
  • Add the pasta and stir to coat.
  • If the mixture is too thick and a LITTLE bit of the reserved pasta water and stir. Add more liquid if required.

Nutrition

Calories: 494kcal | Carbohydrates: 66g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 61mg | Sodium: 164mg | Potassium: 336mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 942IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 158mg | Iron: 2mg