Penne With Creamy Onions and Peas

Ingredients

• 1 lb pasta or ziti pasta or 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. 1

   Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to boil. Add pasta and cook according to package directions.

2. 2

   Meanwhile cook bacon in a large nonstick skillet until crisp. Drain on paper towels; when cool crumble bacon.

3. 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. 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. 5

   Drain pasta and put into a warmed large serving bowl. Add pea mixture; sprinkle with cheese and crumbled bacon. Toss to mix well.