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Ten Minute Buttery Spaghetti with Peas & Bacon

Spaghetti with butter, peas and bacon is a fast easy meal that is satisfying and hearty.
Prep Time7 minutes
Cook Time3 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Entree
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 4
Author: Angela Roberts

Ingredients

  • 1 pound spaghetti or macaroni
  • 6 slices bacon
  • 1/2 cup good quality unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 cups frozen peas
  • sea salt
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup freshly grated parmigiano reggiano

Instructions

  • Cook pasta according to directions one minute less in large pot of boiling, salted water.
  • While pasta is cooking, fry the bacon. Drain on Paper towels, break into small pieces.
  • In frying pan, put butter and olive oil. Drain pasta and add to buttery pan. Add in frozen peas, cook for one minute. Toss with bacon. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Serve with parmigiano reggiano.

Notes

Options: Use macaroni instead of spaghetti. Toss with goat cheese instead of Parmesan. Add in mushrooms or toasted bread crumbs.