Creamy Pasta with Bacon and Peas

This creamy pasta dish with crispy bacon and sweet peas is a comforting and flavorful meal. The combination of creamy sauce, salty bacon, and tender peas creates a perfect balance of flavors. It's a quick and easy recipe that can be enjoyed by the whole family!

Ingredients

• 8 ounces of pasta
• 6 slices of bacon, diced
• 1 cup of frozen peas
• 1/2 cup of heavy cream
• 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon of salt
• 1/4 teaspoon of garlic powder

Directions

1. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. In a large skillet, cook the diced bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon from the skillet, leaving the bacon fat in the pan.
3. In the same skillet, add the frozen peas and cook for about 3-4 minutes until heated through.
4. Reduce the heat to low and pour in the heavy cream. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese, black pepper, salt, and garlic powder. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly.
5. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat the pasta with the creamy sauce.
6. Return the bacon to the skillet and stir until evenly distributed.
7. Serve the creamy pasta with bacon and peas hot, topped with extra grated Parmesan cheese if desired.

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