4 c. (dry) ziti or penne
1 lg. tomato
1 c. frozen peas
1 slice bacon (smoked is best)
1-2 tbsp. butter
3-4 tbsp. cream, half and half or milk
1-2 tbsp. tomato sauce - any kind except highly spiced
Grated cheese, about 1/4 c. at most
Dash red pepper

1. Cook pasta, drain. Set aside.

2. Dice bacon.

3. Peel, seed, chop tomato.

4. Saute bacon in non-stick pan.

5. When partially cooked, add peas, saute.

6. After 2-3 minutes at most, add butter. Saute 1 minute. Add tomato sauce, stir.

7. Remove pan from heat. Add cream, stir.

8. Add chopped tomatoes. Return pan to heat. Heat mixture until just hot.

9. Add grated cheese, dash red pepper.

10. Divide pasta on four heated bowls or plates. Top with equal portion of sauce.

11. Note: This is a fast dish, not to be over-cooked. Have all ingredients ready for fast execution of recipe.

Note: Sauce should coat pasta and not be too runny. If runny, increase butter and cheese.