Pasta with peas and bacon is a very tasty and flavorful first course. The smoked bacon gives the pasta a unique and aromatic flavor, and the sweetness of the peas pairs perfectly. The smoked bacon adds a strong and particular taste that characterizes this dish and makes it special. The pasta with bacon and peas can be prepared in a short time, and you can use either frozen or fresh peas depending on the season. I love pasta with peas so much that I make it in many versions, such as the simplest Pasta with peas, or PASTA WITH PEAS AND MUSHROOMS, PASTA 3 P PEAS HAM AND CREAM, Pasta with peas and mortadella or PASTA WITH COOKED HAM AND PEAS. Now let’s see how to make pasta with peas and bacon, and if you try it, let me know. Barbara

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Difficulty: Very easy
Cost: Cheap
Preparation time: 10 Minutes
Portions: 4
Cooking methods: Stovetop
Cuisine: Italian
Seasonality: All seasons

Ingredients to prepare Pasta with peas and bacon

11 oz Pasta
3.5 oz smoked bacon
3.5 oz Peas
1.8 oz onion
to taste Salt
to taste Extra virgin olive oil
3.4 fl oz vegetable broth (or water)

How to prepare Pasta with peas and bacon

Start preparing the Pasta with peas and bacon by finely chopping the onion,
put it in a large pan and add extra virgin olive oil
and add frozen or fresh peas as you prefer.
Dice the smoked bacon,
and add it to the pan along with the peas,
add a pinch of salt and the vegetable broth; if you don’t have it, you can add water. Cook the peas for about 15 minutes. Pour some water into a pot and lightly salt it; when it boils, add the pasta and cook it al dente according to the instructions on the package.
When the pasta is cooked, drain it and keep some cooking water aside, which will help to mix the pasta well. Pour the pasta over the prepared sauce,
mix well and add a few tablespoons of the pasta cooking water to mix well,
serve the Pasta with peas and bacon piping hot, sprinkle with cheese if you like it.