Creamy Stove-Top Alfredo With Bacon and Peas

Creamy and easy Italian comfort food from Better Homes and Garden

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 4  slices  thick-sliced bacon, coarsely chopped
• 2  garlic cloves, minced
• 8  ounces  dried rigatoni pasta
• 1 (14 1/2ounce) can chicken broth
• 1  cup water
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1  cup  frozen peas
• 1⁄3 cup  whipping cream
• 1⁄4 cup  grated parmesan cheese (1 ounce)
•  crumbled crisp-cooked bacon

Directions

1. In an extra large skillet, cook the four slices of chopped bacon over medium heat until crisp. Add garlic; cook and stir for 30 seconds more. Drain off fat. Stir in pasta, broth, water, salt, and pepper.
2. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for 12-15 minutes or until pasta is al dente, stirring once. Stir in peas, whipping cream, and Parmesan cheese. Cook and stir for 2 minutes more or until heated through. Serve immediately sprinkled with crumbled bacon.