Pasta with Creamy Bacon and Pea Sauce
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Pasta with Creamy Bacon and Pea Sauce, a quick and satisfying dish perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings. This recipe combines al dente pasta with crispy, golden bacon, and sweet, tender peas, all enveloped in a decadent Parmesan cream sauce. The addition of sautéed garlic infuses the dish with a rich, aromatic flavor, while a splash of reserved pasta water ensures the sauce is luxuriously silky. Ready in just 30 minutes, this one-pan wonder strikes the perfect balance between creamy, savory, and fresh. Garnish with fragrant parsley for an added burst of color and freshness, and serve piping hot for an unforgettable dinner that will have everyone coming back for seconds. Keywords: creamy bacon pasta, pasta recipes, quick weeknight dinner, Parmesan cream sauce, bacon and pea pasta.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams Pasta (e.g., penne or fettuccine)
- 150 grams Bacon, diced
- 1 cup Frozen peas
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 1 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 units Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water and drain the rest. Set aside.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced bacon and cook until crispy, about 6-8 minutes. Remove the cooked bacon and set it aside on a paper towel-lined plate.
In the same skillet, discard most of the rendered bacon fat, leaving about 1 tablespoon. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
Stir in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer, allowing it to thicken slightly, about 3 minutes.
Add the frozen peas to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes until they are tender.
Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and mix until smooth. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water to loosen it.
Season the sauce with salt and black pepper to taste. Turn off the heat.
Add the drained pasta and crispy bacon to the skillet. Toss well to coat the pasta in the sauce.
Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2726 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 186.1 g | 239% | |
| Saturated Fat | 88.1 g | 440% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 485 mg | 162% | |
| Sodium | 6412 mg | 279% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 128.4 g | 47% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.2 g | 51% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.4 g | ||
| Protein | 116.9 g | 234% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 998 mg | 77% | |
| Iron | 7.2 mg | 40% | |
| Potassium | 1442 mg | 31% | |
*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.
