Cauliflower Pasta

Bahan-bahan (6 porsi)

• 4 slices bacon (cut into 1/4-inch pieces)
• ½ cup whole wheat Panko breadcrumbs
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 4 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese (divided)
• 1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (plus additional as needed)
• 1 yellow onion (cut into ¼-inch dice)
• 1 large head cauliflower (cut into florets (about 3 pounds cauliflower or 8 cups florets))
• 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt (divided)
• 2 cloves garlic (minced, about 2 teaspoons)
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
• ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 12 ounces dry pasta (such as penne, rotini, or casaracce)
• 5 to 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth (divided, plus a few additional splashes as needed)
• 1 cup frozen peas (thawed, optional)
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice