Creamy Pasta with Bacon and Peas

4.38 from 29 votes

One pot and 15 minutes. That's all you need to make my Creamy Pasta with Bacon and Peas! With a short ingredient list to boot, this comforting recipe is a must for days you need a big bowl of love.

Prep Time5

Cook Time10

Total Time15

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American, Italian

Keyword: bacon, comfort food, cream, one pot, pasta, peas

Servings:

Calories: 1224kcal

Author: Nicole Beaulieu

Ingredients

1 lb pasta I used linguini
1 tbsp olive oil
8 oz bacon thick-cut
2-3 shallots finely diced
3 cups heavy cream 35% or more
1 1/2 tsp bouillon powder I used chicken. Season to taste- this is used instead of salt.
1 tsp pepper freshly cracked
1 cup peas fresh, frozen, or canned*

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Instructions

Cook the pasta al dente according to package instructions. Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat, and add the bacon. Cook for 3-4 minutes, or until the bacon begins to brown.
Add the shallots to the pan and continue to cook for another 2 minutes, or until the bacon is browned to your preference. Drain all but 1-2 tbsp of the fat from the pan.
Pour the cream into the pan along with the bouillon, pepper, and peas. Simmer for 2-3 minutes to warm the peas through.
Reduce the heat to medium and add the pasta. Toss to coat for 1-2 minutes, then remove the pan from the heat. Keep in mind the sauce will thicken significantly as the pasta cools before serving.

Notes

*If you use canned peas make sure you drain and rinse before using them in the recipe.

Nutritional information is an estimate and may vary depending on the ingredients you use.

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