Angel hair Pasta with Peas and Bacon
Recipes Italian Main Dish Pasta Quick and Easy
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
Directions
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Bring a large pot of well salted water to a boil. While the water is heating, cut the bacon.
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.
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.
Place the skillet back over medium heat; add the garlic; cook for about 1 minute, until fragrant.
Carefully pour the reserved pasta water into the hot skillet. Use a spatula to scrape up the brown bits and deglaze the pan.
Add the cream, salt, and pepper to the skillet; astir. Reduce heat to medium; simmer for 1-2 minutes until thickened slightly. Add the peas; stir until warm.
If the pasta hasn’t finished cooking, move the sauce off of the heat until the pasta finishes.
Add the pasta to the skillet with the sauce; stir to coat. Add the bacon and parsley; stir. Season to taste, if needed.
Serve, sprinkled with Parmesan cheese.
4 servings.