Fettuccine with Bacon Peas and Parmesan
Creamy, savory, and bursting with flavor, this Fettuccine with Bacon, Peas, and Parmesan is the ultimate comfort food made in just 30 minutes! Perfectly al dente fettuccine is tossed in a rich garlic-Parmesan cream sauce, featuring crispy crumbled bacon and sweet, tender peas for a delightful mix of textures and tastes. A splash of reserved pasta water ties it all together, creating a luxuriously smooth sauce. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and extra Parmesan for an elegant finishing touch. Whether it’s a quick weeknight dinner or a cozy date-night meal, this pasta dish is easy to prepare and guaranteed to impress. Keywords: fettuccine recipe, creamy pasta, bacon and peas pasta, Parmesan sauce, easy pasta dinner.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 oz fettuccine pasta
- 6 slices bacon
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the fettuccine according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside.
While the pasta is cooking, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the bacon slices and cook until crispy, about 4-5 minutes per side. Remove the bacon from the skillet and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Once cool, crumble the bacon into small pieces.
Discard most of the bacon grease from the skillet, leaving about 1 tablespoon for added flavor.
Add the unsalted butter to the skillet and melt over medium heat. Stir in the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Pour in the heavy cream and stir well. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until it melts and forms a smooth sauce. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Add the frozen peas to the sauce and cook for 2-3 minutes, until they are heated through.
Toss the cooked fettuccine into the skillet, using tongs to coat the pasta evenly with the sauce. Add a splash of the reserved pasta water if desired, to loosen the sauce to your preferred consistency.
Stir in the crumbled bacon, reserving a small amount to sprinkle on top before serving.
Plate the pasta and garnish with additional Parmesan cheese, freshly cracked black pepper, and chopped parsley, if using.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
725 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 37.6 g | 48% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.3 g | 107% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 107 mg | 36% | |
| Sodium | 1002 mg | 44% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 68.7 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.2 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.2 g | ||
| Protein | 24.7 g | 49% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 242 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 0.9 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 185 mg | 4% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
