Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 12 ounces bucatini*
  • 4 slices bacon (diced)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 8 ounces medium shrimp (peeled, deveined and roughly chopped)
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
  • 4 ounces cream cheese (cubed)
  • 1/4 cup half and half* (or more, as needed)
  • 1/2 cup frozen peas
  • 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves

Instruction

  • In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions; drain well.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add bacon and cook until brown and crispy, about 6-8 minutes. Drain excess fat; reserving 1 tablespoon in the skillet. Transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate.
  • Add garlic to the skillet and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
  • Season shrimp with basil, oregano, salt and pepper, to taste. Add shrimp to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until pink, about 2-3 minutes.
  • Stir in cream cheese, half and half and peas until well combined, about 1-2 minutes. If the mixture is too thick, add more half and half as needed until desired consistency is reached.
  • Stir in pasta and bacon.
  • Serve immediately, garnished with Parmesan and parsley, if desired.