Creamy Pasta with Bacon and Peas (Ready in Under 30 Mins!)
This easy pasta with bacon and peas combines crispy bacon, sweet peas, and tender pasta in a creamy, flavorful sauce. A quick and delicious weeknight dinner the whole family will love.
Ready in under 30 minutes, this creamy pasta with bacon and peas is an easy weeknight dinner the whole family will love. Kids especially love the creamy, flavorful combination, while sweet peas add color and nutrition. Customize it with your favorite vegetables for a delicious and versatile meal.
What is Pasta with Bacon and Peas?
Pasta with Bacon and Peas is an easy, creamy dinner made with crispy bacon, sweet peas, garlic, butter, cream, and Parmesan cheese. Use your favorite pasta, from penne to fettuccine, and fresh or frozen peas. This quick, family-friendly recipe is packed with comforting flavor and is sure to become a weeknight favorite.
What Makes This Pasta with Bacon and Peas Recipe Special?
This easy pasta with bacon and peas is creamy, flavorful, and ready in no time. Crispy bacon, sweet peas, and homemade Alfredo sauce come together for a comforting family meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights.
It’s also versatile and great for meal prep. Customize it with extra vegetables, red pepper flakes, or omit the bacon for a vegetarian option. Make a big batch and enjoy leftovers for up to four days!
Ingredients for Pasta with Bacon and Peas
You only need a few simple ingredients to make this creamy pasta with bacon and peas:
- Pasta: Use ditalini, penne, fettuccine, spaghetti, or your favorite pasta.
- Alfredo sauce: Homemade Alfredo made with Parmesan cheese, heavy cream, garlic, salt, and black pepper adds rich, creamy flavor.
- Bacon: Use crispy bacon (see broiled bacon recipe post), and blot away excess grease before adding it to the pasta.
- Peas: Fresh or frozen peas both work beautifully in this easy pasta recipe.
How to Make Pasta with Bacon and Peas
Making this creamy pasta with bacon and peas is quick and easy. Follow these simple steps:
Combine: Transfer the drained pasta to a large skillet or pan. Add the Alfredo sauce and a splash of reserved pasta water as needed to reach your desired consistency.
Prepare the Alfredo sauce: Make the homemade Alfredo sauce and set it aside.
Cook the pasta: Boil pasta in a large pot of salted water until al dente, following the package instructions. Reserve some pasta water before draining.
Cook the bacon: Broil the bacon until crispy, then blot excess grease with paper towels.
Next, cut bacon into small pieces and add it to the pasta. Then add peas and pour your homemade Alfredo sauce into the pot as well. Stir it all well.
Let the pasta simmer on medium heat for 5 minutes or until heated through. Remove from the stove and serve in a bowl. Your delicious Pasta with Bacon and Peas is ready to be served.
Pasta with Bacon and Peas Variations
Make this easy pasta with bacon and peas your own with these simple variations:
- Vegetables: Add mushrooms, bell peppers, zucchini, or your favorite veggies.
- Pasta: Swap penne for rotini, bowtie, spaghetti, or another favorite shape.
- Herbs: Add fresh basil, oregano, or parsley for extra flavor.
- Protein: Stir in cooked chicken or shrimp for a heartier meal.
How to Store Leftover Pasta with Bacon and Peas
How to Store and Reheat
Store leftover pasta with bacon and peas in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in a skillet over medium heat or in the microwave until warmed through.
Freezing is not recommended, as the creamy sauce may separate and change texture when thawed.
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Creamy Pasta with Bacon and Peas (Ready in Under 30 Mins!)
Ingredients
- 1 lb. pasta
- 2½ cups Alfredo sauce
- 8 strips cooked/broiled bacon
- 13 oz. fresh or frozen peas
Instructions
How to Make Pasta with Bacon and Peas
- Begin by preparing Alfredo sauce and set it aside. Next, boil pasta on medium-high heat according to package instructions in a large pot of salted water until it's al dente.
- While pasta is cooking broil bacon. Once the pasta is done, drain and rinse pasta, and keep some reserved pasta water on the side to adjust the sauce consistency if needed. Transfer the drained pasta to a large skillet or pan.
- Next, cut bacon into small pieces and add it to pasta. Then add peas and pour your homemade Alfredo sauce into the pot as well. Stir it all well.
- Let the pasta on simmer on medium heat for 5 minutes or until heated through.
- Remove from the stove and serve in a bowl. Your delicious Pasta with Bacon and Peas is ready to be served.
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This was super easy and so so delicious… It was s hit with the kids… loved the creamy sauce.. Thankyou for such s simple quick meal
You’re surely welcome Alina! I’m glad to hear your kids enjoyed this very simple, but tasty meal. Thank you for an amazing review! 🙂
Gonna try this tonight! I found the perfect fast and easy meal.
We love it so much! Let me know your experience.