Tuesday, May 10, 2011

Peas and Pasta

Another Favorite Recipe...

1 lb. Pasta (ziti, penne, rigatoni)
6 Slices of Bacon
1 Frozen Bag of Peas (thawed)
1 Medium Onion (minced)
Salt/Pepper
Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Cook pasta according to directions and drain well
In the meantime, cook bacon a large pan until crisp 
Remove bacon from pan onto paper towel lined plate 
Cool and crumble
Drain the pan of bacon grease leaving about half 
Add the onions to the pan of bacon grease 
Cook on medium heat till translucent 
Add the peas and season with salt/pepper 
Cook peas till warmed about 5-8 minutes 
Toss pasta with peas and onions
Drizzle with Extra Virgin Olive Oil 
Top with crumbled bacon