Penne Pasta, Peas and Bacon
- 1 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ yellow onion ( diced very small )
- 1 cup peas ( frozen )
- 6 bacon ( thick slices cut into small slices )
- ¾ pound penne pasta
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and add the pasta. Halfway thru cooking the pasta, add the frozen peas to the water. Refer to package cooking instructions minus 1 minute so the penne pasta will be at dente.
- Meanwhile, in a large skillet, add the olive oil over medium-high, and add the finely diced onions and the bacon. Cook until the bacon and onions are crisp but not burned.
- Drain the pasta and peas and add them to the onion bacon mixture. Lower the heat to medium and add the heavy cream.
- Stir well, add more cream if needed and serve immediately.