Pasta

Ingredients

• Pasta (Penne Rigate) – 1 Pound
• Bacon – ¼ Pound
• Frozen Peas – ¼ Cup
• Medium Sized Shrimp – ¼ Pound
• Butter – 2 Tablespoons
• Ricotta Cheese – ½ Cup
• Grated Parmesan Cheese – 2 Tablespoons
• Salt & Pepper – To Taste

Directions

• Cut the bacon into narrow strips.
• Thaw the peas.
• Peel and trim the shrimp.
• Cook the pasta in boiling, salted water.
• Heat the bacon in a large pan until the fat starts melting. Add the peas and saute for a couple of minutes. Add the shrimps and cook until the shrimps are properly done.
• Remove the pan from the heat and then add in the butter. Stir the contents until the butter has melted completely.
• In a separate bowl, mix the ricotta cheese, parmesan cheese along with the salt and pepper. When you are ready to serve, add about 2 tablespoons of boiling pasta water and whisk the mixture.
• Drain the pasta and add in the cheese mixture. Now mix in the bacon, shrimp and peas. Toss and serve.