Pasta with Bacon and Peas

Pasta in a red sauce with bacon and peas.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 441 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• ¼ teaspoon dried basil
• 1 ½ teaspoons chopped fresh parsley
• 2 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce
• ¼ cup grated Romano cheese
• 1 (15 ounce) can peas, drained
• 1 (16 ounce) package spaghetti
• ½ teaspoon pepper
• ½ large onion, chopped
• ¼ pound turkey bacon, cut into small pieces

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.

Step 2

Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Saute bacon, onion and garlic until lightly browned. Stir in tomato sauce. Season with parsley, basil, garlic powder and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 20 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in peas. Toss with pasta until evenly coated. Sprinkle top with Romano.