Bacon and Peas Pasta

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INGREDIENTS:

• 225g (1/2lb) pasta shells (medium size)

• 8oz/225g thick cut bacon, diced into squares

• ½ white onion, small diced

• salt

• 50g (3.5T) unsalted butter

• 125g (1c) frozen peas

• 50g (1/2c) grated parm (plus extra for topping)

• Black pepper

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil, salt well, and cook pasta according to package instructions. Reserve 250mL/1c pasta water then drain. Return empty pasta pot to medium heat and add diced bacon. Cook, stirring often, until fat has rendered and bacon is brown and becoming crisp, 7-8min. Remove bacon and the bulk of fat from the pan & drain bacon on towel.

2. Return pot to heat and add olive oil, diced onions, and a pinch of salt, scraping as the onions cook. When onions have softened, add reserved pasta water, drained pasta, and butter. Stir and toss until emulsified.

3. Add rendered bacon, peas, & grated parm. Remove from heat. Stir and toss gently until parm is melted.

4. Serve & top with pinch of grated parm & black pepper.