Pasta, Bacon & Peas
Serves 4 to 6

Coarse salt and ground pepper
4 slices bacon, sliced into 1/2 pieces
2 shallots, halved and thinly sliced (I actually doubled this)
10 ounces (1 box) frozen peas, thawed
1 cup half-and-half (I used fat free and it was great!)
1 pound Angel Hair pasta

1. Set a large pot of salted water to boil. In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium until crisp, 5 to 7 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer to a paper towel lined plate to drain (leave fat in skillet).

2. Add shallots to skillet; season with salt and pepper. Cook over medium, stirring occasionally, until they begin to soften, 1 to 2 minutes. Add peas and half-and-half; season with salt and pepper. Simmer until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes.

3. Cook pasta in boiling water until al dente, according to package instructions. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water; drain pasta, and return to pot. Pour sauce over pasta; toss to comine, adding some reserved pasta water a little at a time to coat. Sprinkle with bacon, and serve immediately.