Penne With Creamy Onions and Peas

This dish can be served as either side dish or entree. Comforting!

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1  lb pasta or 1  lb ziti pasta or 1  lb penne
• 6  slices  about 6 ounces bacon
• 1 1⁄2 cups  finely chopped onions
• 1  tablespoon  minced garlic
• 2  cups frozen green peas
• 1⁄3 cup water
• 1  cup milk
• 2⁄3 cup  grated parmesan cheese

Directions

1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to boil. Add pasta and cook according to package directions.
2. Meanwhile cook bacon in a large nonstick skillet until crisp. Drain on paper towels; when cool crumble bacon.
3. Discard all but 2 tablespoons fat in skillet. Add onions and garlic and cook over medium heat 4 to 5 minutes, stirring often, until onions are translucent.
4. Stir in peas and the water, cover, reduce heat and simmer 5 to 7 minutes, until peas are hot. Stir in milk; cook 1 to 2 minutes to heat through.
5. Drain pasta and put into a warmed large serving bowl. Add pea mixture; sprinkle with cheese and crumbled bacon. Toss to mix well.