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Peas-in-a-Pod Pasta

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Time: 25 minutes

Yield: 3 servings

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About

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!

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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.

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