Penne Pasta With Shrimp & Bacon - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb penne pasta
1/4 lb bacon, cut into 1/2-inch bits
1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed
1 lb shrimp, uncooked, peeled & deveined
1 1/2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup ricotta cheese
1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese

Preparation

Cook pasta according to directions.
Saute bacon till fat is rendered.
Add thawed peas and saute 1 to 2 minutes.
Add shrimp, stirring until just done.
Add butter, lower heat so butter melts slowly.
In a bowl combine ricotta, salt & pepper and parm. cheese.
Just before serving, whisk in cheese mixture.
Drain pasta and toss with cheese mixture.
Add bacon and toss.