Penne with Shrimp and Bacon

Recipe By : The New Pasta Cookbook

• 1 pound pasta -- penne rigate
• 1/4 pound bacon -- cut in narrow strips
• 1/4 cup frozen peas -- thawed
• 1/2 pound medium shrimp -- peeled/trimmed
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
• salt and pepper
• 1 1/2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese -- grated

Cook penne in boiling salted water.
In a large frying pan heat bacon until fat begins to melt. Stir in thawed peas and saute for 1 to 2 minutes before adding shrimp. Cook until just done. Remove from heat and stir in butter until melted.
In a bowl combine ricotta, salt, pepper and Parmesan. Just before serving, add 1 or 2 tablespoons boiling pasta water and whisk through.
Drain penne when al dente and mix in ricotta. Add bacon, shrimp and peas and toss together before serving.