Bacon Parmesan Fettuccine

• Ingredients:
• 1 (9-ounce) package fettuccine pasta
• 2-4 slices smoked center-cut bacon
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1/2 cup frozen green peas
• 1/3 cup half-and-half/ heavy cream
• 2 teaspoons butter
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

• Directions:

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain pasta, reserving 3/4 cup cooking liquid.
  2. Cook bacon in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon from pan, reserving drippings in the pan; crumble. 
  3. Add  minced garlic to drippings in pan; sauté 2 minutes. Stir in green peas; sauté 1 minute.  
  4. Add pasta, reserved cooking liquid, and half-and-half to pan; cook 1 minute or until thoroughly heated, tossing to combine. 
  5. Add Parmesan cheese and bacon (leaving some out for garnish) 
  6. Remove from heat. Add butter, salt, and pepper to pan; toss until butter melts. Sprinkle with crumbled bacon and Parmesan cheese.