8 oz. any pasta (we used fettucini)
1/2 lb. mushrooms, each cut in half
2 tbsp. flour
1 c. milk
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese
4 slices bacon, cut into 1" pieces
2 green onions, sliced
1 c. half and half
1/2 tsp. salt
1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen peas, rinsed with hot water to thaw

1. Prepare pasta conventionally as package directs; drain.

2. Meanwhile, in 3 quart casserole, cook bacon on High 4 minutes, stirring occasionally until crisp. With slotted spoon, remove bacon, drain on paper towels.

3. Add mushrooms and green onions. Cook on High 2 minutes. stir in flour, then add half and half, milk, salt and pepper; cook, covered, 8 to 10 minutes until sauce thickens, stirring occasionally. Stir in peas. Cook on High 1 to 2 minutes until peas and sauce are heated.

4. Toss sauce, Parmesan cheese and bacon with pasta. Makes 4 main dish servings. About 580 calories per serving.