Angel Hair Pasta with Bacon and Peas

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Ingredients

  • coarse salt and pepper
  • 4 slices bacon, sliced crosswise into 1/2 inch pieces
  • 2 shallots, halved and thinly sliced
  • 1 box (10 ounces) frozen peas, thawed
  • 1 cup half and half
  • 18 ounces angel-hair pasta

Preparation

Step 1

1. Set a large pot of salted water to boil. In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium until crisp, 5-7 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain (leave fat in skillet).

2. Add shallots to skillet; season with salt and pepper. Cook over medium, stirring occasionally, until they begin to soften, 1-2 minutes. Add peas and half and half; season with salt and pepper. Simmer until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes.

3. Cook pasta in boiling water until al dente, according to package instructions. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water; drain pasta, and return to pot. Pour sauce over pasta; toss to combine, adding some reserved water a little at a time to coat. Sprinkle with bacon and serve immediately.