Cook orecchiette until al dente; drain, reserving a cupful of cooking water. Cook bacon in a large skillet; drain and crumble the bacon, reserving a few spoonfuls of fat in the pan. Add a handful of chopped onion to the skillet and cook until softened, then add a cupful of frozen peas and cook until heated through. Stir in the pasta, then sprinkle with the crumbled bacon, a few handfuls each of grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and chopped leafy herbs, such as parsley and chives. Stir to combine, adding some reserved pasta cooking water to loosen, as needed.
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