Asparagus Bacon Pasta
Serves 4
10 mins prep
20 mins cook
30 mins total
This delicious, comforting pasta incorporates fresh asparagus, crisp bacon, and cherry tomatoes, making it a family-friendly and crowd-pleasing dish. The addition of garlic, chili flakes, and Parmesan adds a rich flavor, making it a perfect meal for summer evenings.
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1: Cook bacon until crispy, remove from heat, and dice. 2: Wipe the pan and add a splash of olive oil. 3: Once hot, turn down heat and add garlic and chili flakes (optional for kids), stirring for 30 seconds. 4: Add cherry tomatoes and cook until soft and popping, covering with a lid to speed up cooking. 5: Meanwhile, cook your noodles in salted water. 6: Add asparagus and cook for another 5 minutes. 7: Add bacon, Parmesan, noodles, and pasta water, stirring until well incorporated. 8: Remove from heat and garnish with pieces of fresh mozzarella. 9: Option to season with fresh basil, salt, pepper, and extra chili flakes for heat.