Penne With Creamy Onions and Peas Recipe

Directions:

1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to boil. Add pasta and cook according to package directions.
2. Meanwhile cook bacon in a large nonstick skillet until crisp. Drain on paper towels; when cool crumble bacon.
3. Discard all but 2 tablespoons fat in skillet. Add onions and garlic and cook over medium heat 4 to 5 minutes, stirring often, until onions are translucent.
4. Stir in peas and the water, cover, reduce heat and simmer 5 to 7 minutes, until peas are hot. Stir in milk; cook 1 to 2 minutes to heat through.
5. Drain pasta and put into a warmed large serving bowl. Add pea mixture; sprinkle with cheese and crumbled bacon. Toss to mix well.