Bacon and pea penne

A quick, easy and delicious supper. You can use pancetta cubes instead of bacon, or substitute a good handful of sliced mushrooms instead for a vegetarian alternative.

📝 Ingredients

• 200 g penne pasta
• 6 slices unsmoked bacon cut into pieces
• for frying olive oil
• 1 clove garlic finely chopped
• 100 g frozen peas
• 2 tbsp juice lemon
• 50 g parmesan

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Cook the pasta according to packet instructions. Meanwhile, fry the bacon in 1 tbsp oil for around 5-6 minutes until crisp and golden. Scoop out and drain on kitchen roll.
2. 2Fry the garlic and peas in the bacon oil for a few minutes then add the lemon juice, drained pasta and bacon. Serve in bowls with parmesan shavings.