Necessity is the mother of invention, and this recipe is based on items I always have in the pantry and freezer. Falling somewhere between carbonara and alfredo, it combines favorite ingredients to make a hearty pasta dish. This is comfort food at its best. It is now a classic in my home, a go-to recipe for unexpected guests—and for late night suppers when hunger strikes.
I use both white and green fettuccine to dress it up a bit, and mix everything together just before serving. The peas add freshness, the bacon crunch, and the cream, well, creaminess and richness. With a generous sprinkle of grated parmesan cheese and dash of nutmeg, this dish is just as perfect on a cold winter’s night by the fireplace as it is on a summer evening al fresco.
