Fettuccine With Bacon, Peas, And Parmesan

• 1 (9 ounce) package fettuccine
• 2 slices smoked bacon
• 1/2 cup onion, chopped
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
• 1/2 cup frozen peas
• 1/2 cup green onion, chopped
• 1/3 cup half-and-half
• 2 teaspoons butter
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese

1. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain pasta, reserving 1/4 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 bacon.
3. Add onion, garlic, and thyme to drippings in pan; saute 2 minutes.
4. Stir in green peas; saute 1 minute.
5. Add green onions to pan; saute 1 1/2 minutes.
6. Add pasta, reserved cooking liquid, and half-and-half to pan; cook 1 minute or until thoroughly heated, tossing to combine.
7. Remove from heat. Add butter, salt, and pepper to pan; toss until butter melts.
8. Sprinkle with crumbled bacon and Parmesan cheese.

fettuccine, bacon, onion, garlic, fresh thyme, frozen peas, green onion, butter, salt, pepper, parmesan cheese

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/fettuccine-with-bacon-peas-and-parmesan-325334 (may not work)