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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 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes minutes
Total Time 40 minutes minutes
Servings 6
Calories 494 kcal
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.
Calories: 494 kcal | Carbohydrates: 66 g | Protein: 16 g | Fat: 18 g | Saturated Fat: 11 g | Trans Fat: 1 g | Cholesterol: 61 mg | Sodium: 164 mg | Potassium: 336 mg | Fiber: 5 g | Sugar: 6 g | Vitamin A: 942 IU | Vitamin C: 17 mg | Calcium: 158 mg | Iron: 2 mg