Bacon, sweet peas, and sun-dried tomatoes are combined with creamy pappardelle pasta making a delicious entree meal. Make a creamy sauce using white wine, cream, and butter for an amazing bite!
One of my problems in life is that I love carbs. Particularly pasta and bread. The crazy thing about those two weaknesses is they go perfectly together. So, that sucks! Or does it? I love pasta because it is so fun to eat and you can add just about any combination of ingredients to some well-cooked pasta and it will be delicious. Or you can take a simplistic route and add some salt, pepper, and butter and still enjoy. In this pasta recipe, the combination that I decided to use was bacon, sun-dried tomatoes, and sweet peas.
What’s in this pappardelle dish?
- Bacon – I used thick bacon that I diced up to add to this pasta dish. I definitely recommend using hickory-smoked bacon if you have it because the smokiness from the bacon adds a nice element to the dish.
- Sundried Tomatoes – Somewhere throughout my blog I have made several mentions on how I am not a fan of tomatoes. I’ll say it again, I am not a fan of tomatoes. Mostly, raw tomatoes. There are only a few exceptions. SUnd dried tomatoes are different to me. When added to a pasta dish like this it brings a level of freshness and sweetness to the dish. They do a good job of providing some balance between the saltiness of the bacon, the density of the pasta, and the creaminess of the sauce.
- Sweet Peas – I know many of you are making a face because your mom has traumatized many of you from eating your peas. There aren’t many kids I know who will eat a side of peas on their plate with nothing on them, so I get it. But, we are adults now and we don’t have to eat peas the way we used to anymore. Adding peas to this pappardelle dish makes peas worth eating!
This Creamy Pappardelle with Bacon and Sun-Dried Tomatoes dish is perfect as a date night dish or if you want to cook something fancy for your family. Make a delicious side and warm up a crispy and soft baguette for a complete meal!
If you like pasta recipes like this one, then you will love the pasta dishes below:
Commonly Ask Questions
Yes! You can keep the creamy sauce part of the recipe along with the pasta and add a different protein and veggie as you wish.
Nope! You can use whatever pasta you like that equals the weight of 8 ounces.
Creamy Pappardelle with Bacon and Sun-Dried Tomatoes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4
Description
Enjoy this Creamy Pappardelle with Bacon and Sun-Dried Tomatoes dish that is perfect for a date night or a fancy dinner with family!
Ingredients
8 oz. Pappardelle, cooked reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water
3/4 lb. Smoked Bacon, diced
1 shallot, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp. butter
1/2 c. white wine
2 1/2 c. heavy cream
1/2 c. grated Parmesan Reggiano
1 1/2 oz. sun-dried tomatoes
1/2 c. sweet peas
1/2 tsp. Salt
1/2 tsp. Pepper
1/4 tsp. Red crushed pepper flakes
Garnish: Fresh chopped basil
Instructions
- In a large saute pan on medium-high heat, add the bacon and cook until golden and slightly crisp, about 8-10 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to remove the bacon from the pan and onto a plate lined with a paper towel.
- Remove all except one tablespoon of bacon fat from the pan. Return the pan to heat and add the diced shallot. Sweat the shallot for about 5 minutes until softened. Add the minced garlic cloves and cook until fragrant, about 3 minutes and add the butter to melt.
- Add the white wine to the pan and reduce by half, about 5-7 minutes. Add the cream and the cheese and stir until smooth and creamy. Allow simmering to thicken, which should take about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the bacon, sun-dried tomatoes, and sweet peas to the sauce and stir evenly. Toss in the cooked pappardelle pasta and toss with tongs to make even. Add some of the pasta water if needed. Add salt, pepper, and red crushed pepper flakes and toss. Let cook for about 5 minutes and serve.
Garnish: Sprinkle with fresh basil and more cheese
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dishe
- Method: Cook
- Cuisine: Pasta
My daughter is a big pasta fan, I’m sure she’ll love this recipe! Love the sun dried tomato addition!
I love carbs too and I have no shame in admitting it! Add in some bacon and cheese, well I’m one happy girl.
Thanks a bunch for this recipe! Fam really loves it and it’s super easy to make! Will surely have this again, well done!
Thank you Allyssa!
I can’t get enough of this creamy pappardelle! I love the flavors that come from the bacon and the sundried tomatoes!
I love this! Such a great recipe. My weakness is pasta, and I always get excited with new recipes and ideas. This pappardelle with bacon and sun-dried tomatoes is a winner. Thank you so much.
Thank you Jenny!
Oh my gosh, this is exactly the kind of food I crave most nights of the week! I love the addition of umami-filled sun-dried tomatoes and sweet peas, for an extra dose of veggies! Will definitely be making this again and again this fall.
Thank you Marie!
Amazing pasta dish that my family inhaled! Loved how easy this was to make and supre flavorful.
Really?! I am so glad to hear that!
This pappardelle looks so delicious! Plus I love any excuse to use sun-dried tomatoes and I will definitely sprinkle more cheese on top before serving 🙂
Thank you Lakita!\
This pappadrelle is the most delicious comfort food! I love all the flavors in here, especially the peas. I was that odd kid that loved plain peas. LOL. But, they’re even better in this pasta!
They are good in pasta! Thank you for sharing.
Pappardelle is so pretty. My family loves having it because it makes them feel so special. I love how that cream is so comforting.
Thank you Naiby!
Loving all the flavors in this creamy pappardelle. The sun dried tomatoes were a nice addition and gave this dish a lot of depth. Definitely making this for the family more often. Thanks for the recipe!
I could never say no to a pasta dish! Papardelle are a great pasta for a creamy sauce especially with bacon and peas! Great dish, easy. And so tasty!😋😍🥰❤👍👌
This recipe was delicious, and I’m so glad I saw it in my Pinterest feed the other day, or I wouldn’t have gotten to try such a wonderful recipe. Have a great day!
So glad you liked it Heidy!
Oh wow, what a lovely pasta dish. Looks fantastic and the flavors are just amazing. I’m excited to try this recipe. I bet my family will love it too. Thanks!
Thank you Natalie!