Penne Pasta with Peas and Beef Bacon
A quick and satisfying dish combining penne pasta, vibrant green peas, and crispy beef bacon for a comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pasta Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 1 cup green peas
- 4 ounces beef bacon
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Parmesan cheese, grated (optional)
Instructions
- Boil the penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Crisp the beef bacon in the skillet until it’s crispy.
- Add the green peas and cook for a few minutes until heated through.
- Combine the cooked penne with the bacon and peas, mixing well.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
This dish can be customized with turkey bacon or vegetarian options. For best flavor, ensure the bacon is crispy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
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