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Pasta, Peas, and Bacon

Smoky and fatty from the bacon, sweet from the onions and the peas. This 5 ingredient pasta dish will become a staple for those short on time nights.
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Keyword 30 minute meal, Bacon, Easy Pasta, Pasta, Weeknight Meals
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 880kcal

Ingredients

  • 3/4 lb linguini
  • 1 package bacon
  • 1 yellow onion diced
  • 1 1/2 cups frozen peas
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese loosely packed

Instructions

  • Prepare the pasta as per packaging instructions in salty water. Reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water.
  • Pan-fry the bacon in sections over medium heat, being careful not to overcrowd the pan. Remove the bacon and roughly chop it. Save it for later use.
  • Remove 3/4 of the bacon grease and reserve it for later use. In the remaining bacon grease, sauté the onions with a pinch of salt. Cook for 4-6 minutes until the onions have sweated out and become soft.
  • Add the peas and cook for 1-2 minutes.
  • Add in the bacon and toss.
  • Add pasta, parmesan cheese, 1 tbsp of the bacon fat and 1-2 tbsp of pasta water. Toss and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 880kcal | Carbohydrates: 76g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 49g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 20g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 941mg | Potassium: 593mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 555IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 191mg | Iron: 3mg