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Bacon Asparagus Pasta

Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: bacon asparagus pasta
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 6 minutes
Total Time: 21 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 283 kcal

Looking for a side dish the whole family will enjoy that doesn't take a lot of prep? That’s this Bacon Asparagus Pasta recipe!

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What You Need

  • 4 oz Bowtie Pasta
  • 4-6 Asparagus Spears bottoms trimmed and cut into thirds
  • 4 strips Bacon hickory smoked, diced
  • 2 tbsp. Butter Salted
  • 1 clove Garlic Minced
  • 1/3 cup Parmesan Cheese Shredded
  • 1 Chicken Bouillon Cube
  • 2/3 cup Heavy Cream or half and half
  • 1/2 tsp. Sea Salt
  • 1/4 tsp. Pepper
  • 2 tsp. Parsley Chopped

Utensils

US Customary - Metric

Directions

  1. Cook pasta according to package instructions and drain. Set aside.
  2. In a large skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until mostly cooked.
  3. Add in the asparagus and cook 2-4 minutes.
  4. Transfer the cooked bacon and asparagus to a paper towel-lined plate. Wipe out the bacon grease.
  5. Melt butter in the skillet and add in minced garlic. Sauté for 30 seconds and add in the cheese, bouillon cube, heavy cream, salt, and pepper.
  6. Stir to combine and let cook for 1-2 minutes until it begins to thicken. Mix in cooked pasta, bacon, and asparagus.
  7. Top with parsley.
Nutrition Facts
Bacon Asparagus Pasta
Amount Per Serving
Calories 283 Calories from Fat 189
% Daily Value*
Fat 21g32%
Saturated Fat 11g69%
Cholesterol 60mg20%
Sodium 393mg17%
Potassium 121mg3%
Carbohydrates 16g5%
Protein 7g14%
Vitamin A 775IU16%
Vitamin C 3.1mg4%
Calcium 92mg9%
Iron 0.7mg4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.