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Chop up the bacon into 1/2 inch pieces working from one end to the other (I usually put the bacon into the freezer for a bit to make it easier to cut it should take around 5-10 minutes in the freezer).
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Heat a large saute pan up on medium heat, add bacon and cook to desired doneness.
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I usually crisp mine up really well as I find it wont get soggy in the pasta dish.
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It can take around 7 10 minutes to get it crisp.
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Remove bacon from pan and leave bacon fat in pan and set pan aside.
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While the bacon is cooking bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, cook pasta al dente (according to package instructions for al dente).
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Once pasta is ready place saute pan back on a low heat, using a slotted spoon add pasta to the saute pan.
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It is okay if some pasta water gets into the pan it is actually preferable.
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Once you have removed all the pasta throw the peas into the boiling pasta water and cook for about 4-6 minutes.
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Remove from heat and add peas to the pasta with a slotted spoon.
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Add around 2 Tablespoons of olive oil and the bacon to the mixture and toss to coat.
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Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Once plated add grated parmesan and serve immediately.
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I sprinkle crushed red pepper flakes on mine right before serving.
