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One-Pot Pasta with Bacon and Peas

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 8 slices bacon chopped
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 12 oz penne pasta
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 cups frozen peas
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish optional

Method
 

  1. Cook bacon in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium 6-8 minutes until crispy; remove with a slotted spoon, leaving about 2 tablespoons fat.
  2. Sauté onion in fat 3-4 minutes until softened; add garlic and cook another minute until fragrant.
  3. Stir in dry pasta, broth, and cream; bring to a boil.
  4. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and simmer 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, until pasta is al dente and most liquid absorbed.
  5. Add peas; cook 2-3 minutes until heated through.
  6. Off heat, stir in Parmesan and half the bacon; season with salt and pepper.
  7. Serve immediately, topped with remaining bacon and fresh parsley if desired.