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Cook the pasta according to directions on package.
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Drain pasta, reserving 1/4 cup of the water.
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Set the reserved water aside.
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Then stir the hot pasta in a large bowl with the peas (this helps defrost the peas).
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Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Prepare a 3-quart casserole dish with butter or spray with cooking spray.
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Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.
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Stir in the flour and let it soak up all the butter until its like a paste.
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Then whisk in the whipping cream until there are no clumps.
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Whisk in half of the parmesan cheese until melted.
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Whisk occasionally while it cooks and thickens.
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Dont let it boil if it starts to, then lower the heat a bit.
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Season with salt and pepper to taste and the nutmeg if you choose.
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Once its warmed through and thickened up just a bit, pour the sauce into the large bowl over the pasta and peas.
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Stir in half of the bacon.
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If it gets too thick or glue-like, pour in some of the reserved pasta water to help thin it out.
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It should be creamy.
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Pour the pasta mix into the prepared casserole dish.
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Sprinkle the remaining bacon pieces over the top and then the remaining parmesan cheese.
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Bake for about 25 minutes.
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Serve with your favorite salad.
