Frozen peas are a staple in the Single Mom Supper pantry. They have come to my rescue many times whether they
are boiled and served as a side dish, used in fried rice, or eaten straight out of the bag as a yummy icy treat. Yesterday was no exception, because my fridge was dead empty, so I knew it was a night for this pasta which is always a favorite in my house. It’s super easy, the only ingredients are pasta, bacon, peas, cream and salt and it comes together in the time it takes to boil the water. You just put a large pot of water on high heat, covered. While that is coming to a boil, dice up a half a package of bacon and throw it in a medium sized saucepan with a teaspoon of oil. Cook the bacon over medium heat, stirring until it is brown and toasty. Then dump in a pint of heavy cream, give it a stir and continue to cook it. When the water is boiling add some salt until it is a little less salty then seawater. Cook your pasta according to the time on the package for “al dente”. When it is 3 minutes from being done, toss half a bag of peas right into the water. Then when time is up, drain it all in a colander and add it to the cream. Continue to cook it for 1 to 2 minutes more so that the pasta takes in the sauce, finishes cooking and the sauce becomes thick. Taste it and add salt if you need it and then serve!