Beef / Pork

Pasta with Asparagus and Bacon is for Dinner.

Pasta with Asparagus and Bacon takes several minutes to prepare.

Pasta with Asparagus and Bacon takes several minutes to cook.

Pasta with Asparagus and Bacon makes 4 servings.

The ingredients for Pasta with Asparagus and Bacon are:

16 ounces Asparagus, sliced diagonally in 2 inch sections
1 orange or red bell pepper, sliced into strips
4 slices bacon cut into 1 inch pieces
8 ounces whole grain pasta, penne or gemelli
1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1/3 - 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper to taste

Here is how you make Pasta with Asparagus and Bacon:

Makes 4 servings. Bring a large pot of salted (optional if you are watching your sodium intake) water to a boil. Add asparagus; blanch 1 minute, or until bright green. Scoop asparagus from water with a handheld strainer and refresh under cold water. Bring water back to a boil; add pasta and cook according to package directions, until al dente.While pasta cooks, heat oil in a large, deep skillet over medium heat. Add bacon and cook, stirring frequently, until crisp and most of the fat has been rendered, about 7 minutes. Add asparagus and bell pepper and continue to cook 1 to 2 minutes, tossing mixture, until asparagus and pepper are crisp-tender. Remove from heat.Drain pasta, reserving 1/3 to 1/2 cup of the cooking water. Add pasta to skillet with freshly ground pepper and toss until combined. Add parmesan cheese and reserved cooking water and toss well. Serve immediately with extra cheese.Number of Servings: 4Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user CHRISTYANN15.

The nutritional information for Pasta with Asparagus and Bacon is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 4
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 359.2

• Total Fat: 12.2 g
• Cholesterol: 15.3 mg
• Sodium: 336.8 mg
• Total Carbs: 48.5 g
• Dietary Fiber: 9.0 g
• Protein: 17.0 g