Bacon Asparagus Pasta

This bacon asparagus pasta is an easy and tasty meal that you can make in less than 25 minutes. A tasty pasta dish thats great for busy weeknights is made with crispy bacon, tender asparagus, and creamy Parmesan sauce.

Ingredients:

• 200g pasta of choice
• 6 slices bacon, chopped
• 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon butter

Instructions:

Follow the directions on the package to cook the pasta until it is al dente

Drain the pasta and set it aside

Save 1/2 cup of the pasta water

Warm up the olive oil in a big pan over medium-low heat

Put in the chopped bacon and cook it until it gets crispy

Take the bacon out of the pan and place it on a plate lined with paper towels

Put butter and minced garlic in the same pan

Cook for one to two minutes, or until the food smells good

Cook the asparagus for 4 to 5 minutes, until it is tender but still has some crunch

Add the bacon and cooked pasta back to the pan

Add the asparagus and garlic and toss to mix

Grated Parmesan cheese and the pasta water that was saved should be added to the pan

Stir the mixture until the cheese melts and forms a creamy sauce

To taste, add salt and black pepper

If you want, you can top the hot dish with extra Parmesan cheese