Description

This delicious angel hair pasta dish is perfect to serve your company but simple and easy enough for busy weeknight meals.

Ingredients

• 8 oz. angel hair pasta
• 1/2 c. reserved pasta water
• 6 strips thick cut bacon, about 1/2 lb., cut into 1/2 inch wide strips
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 c. heavy cream
• 3/4 t. kosher salt
• 1/2 t. freshly ground black pepper
• 1 c. frozen peas
• 1/4 c. fresh Italian parsley, chopped small
• 2 oz. shaved or shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps

1. Bring a large pot of well salted water to a boil. While the water is heating, cut the bacon.
2. Cook the pasta, until it's tender but still a bit firm, about 12 minutes. Set aside 1/2 c. pasta cooking water before draining the pasta.
3. While the pasta is cooking, warm a large deep-sided skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the bacon; cook, stirring occasionally, for about 10-12 minutes, until done. Transfer the bacon to a platter. Drain the grease, leaving about 1 T. grease in the skillet.