Author: Susan Murray, www.awomancooksinasheville.com
Ingredients
8slicesthick cut bacon
4cupsfinely grated parmesan cheese
1cupchopped fresh basil
1lbsmall pasta
4cupspeas
Salt
Instructions
Cut the bacon into ½” strips and fry until crisp. Remove and reserve.
Bring a large pot of water to boil. Use the package directions to cook the pasta. Add the peas 3-4 minutes before the pasta is done. (If using frozen peas add two minutes to the time).
Reserve about ½ cup of the pasta water then drain the peas and pasta and return them to the pot.
Sprinkle 2/3 of the cheese over the pasta and moisten with ¼ cup of the reserved pasta water. Stir until the cheese is melted and mixed in. Repeat with the remaining cheese and water.
Add the fresh basil and salt to taste.
Serve and top with the bacon and a bit more cheese if desired.
Recipe Notes
NOTE: If you prefer you can stir in the bacon along with the basil