Ditalini Pasta Recipe
Discover a mouthwatering ditalini pasta recipe that'll have your taste buds doing the cha-cha. Easy, flavorful, and perfect for pasta lovers. Get ready to impress!
Ingredients
- 1 box ditalini pasta
- 6 slices thick-cut bacon chopped
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: fresh herbs basil, parsley, additional seasoning (garlic powder, red pepper flakes)
Instructions
- Cook the ditalini pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente, according to package instructions. Reserve 1 cup of pasta cooking water, then drain.
- While the pasta is cooking, heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the chopped bacon until crispy. Remove bacon from the pan and drain on paper towels.
- In the same skillet, add frozen peas, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese. Simmer for about 5 minutes, until the sauce is hot and slightly thickened.
- Toss the cooked pasta with the creamy sauce. Add some reserved pasta cooking water as needed to help the sauce adhere to the pasta.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve with additional Parmesan cheese if desired.