Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and add the pasta. Halfway thru cooking the pasta, add the frozen peas to the water. Refer to package cooking instructions minus 1 minute so the penne pasta will be at dente.

Step 2

Meanwhile, in a large skillet, add the olive oil over medium-high, and add the finely diced onions and the bacon. Cook until the bacon and onions are crisp but not burned.

Step 3

Drain the pasta and peas and add them to the onion bacon mixture. Lower the heat to medium and add the heavy cream.

Step 4

Stir well, add more cream if needed and serve immediately.