Pasta with Peas and Bacon

This healthy Pasta with Peas and Bacon recipe is quick, easy, and can even be partially made ahead!

Flavorful and satisfying, this pasta dish is a true family favorite!

– Wheat penne pasta – Frozen baby peas – Reserved pasta cooking water – Turkey bacon – Extra virgin olive oil – Garlic – Lemon juice

Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and oil. Drain pasta and set pasta and peas aside briefly, keeping them warm.

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In a large nonstick skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon from the pan and set aside on a paper towel-lined plate.

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Add olive oil to the skillet and reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook garlic in the olive oil for about 30-60 seconds.

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Add lemon juice, salt, and pepper to the garlic-oil and whisk to thoroughly combine.

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Add hot pasta and peas to the lemon-garlic-oil mixture and stir thoroughly.

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