Best 13 Fusilli With Asparagus And Bacon Recipes

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Fusilli with asparagus and bacon is a classic pasta dish that is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The combination of tender asparagus, crispy bacon, and flavorful fusilli pasta is sure to please everyone at the table. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner, this recipe is easy to follow and can be customized to your liking. So gather your ingredients and get ready to indulge in a delicious and satisfying pasta dish that is perfect for any occasion.

Here are our top 13 tried and tested recipes!

FUSILLI PRIMAVERA



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Kosher salt
9 ounces fusilli (about 3 1/2 cups)
1 bunch thin asparagus (about 1 pound), cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
2 ears of corn, shucked
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
3 cloves garlic, smashed
1/2 head fennel, cored and thinly sliced
Freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
3 tablespoons shredded asiago cheese, plus more for topping
1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon
1 tablespoon unsalted butter

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook as the label directs for al dente, adding the asparagus during the last minute of cooking. Reserve 1 1/2 cups cooking water, then drain the pasta and asparagus.
  • Meanwhile, slice the corn kernels off the cobs. Run the back side of the knife down the cob over a bowl to remove any corn milk. You should get about 2 tablespoons.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic, fennel, 1/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper; cook until the fennel is browned in spots and tender, about 4 minutes. Add the corn kernels and corn milk and another 1/4 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until the corn is tender, about 2 minutes.
  • Add the pasta and 1 cup cooking water to the skillet and cook, stirring, about 1 minute. Remove from the heat and stir in the parsley, cheese, tarragon and butter until creamy, adding more cooking water as needed to loosen; season with salt and pepper.
  • Divide the pasta among bowls. Top with more cheese and pepper; drizzle with olive oil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 460, Fat 17 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Cholesterol 14 milligrams, Sodium 474 milligrams, Carbohydrate 65 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 15 grams, Sugar 10 grams

ASPARAGUS FETTUCCINE CARBONARA



Asparagus Fettuccine Carbonara image

Shaved asparagus lends a bright dimension to this fast and easy weeknight classic. The thin green ribbons meld effortlessly with the fettuccine and add a pop of color.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup grated Parmesan, plus more for serving, optional
3 large egg yolks
1 pound jumbo asparagus
8 ounces fettuccine
6 slices thick-cut bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves, chopped

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Mix the Parmesan, egg yolks, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a generous amount of black pepper together in a medium bowl; set aside.
  • Snap off the woody ends of the asparagus stalks. Use a vegetable peeler to shave the asparagus into thin wide ribbons. (The last strip of asparagus will be a little thicker than the others, but it is fine to use.) Set aside.
  • Cook the fettuccine in the boiling water according to the package instructions for al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water, then drain.
  • Meanwhile, cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp, 7 to 8 minutes. Drain off all but 2 tablespoons bacon fat from the skillet. Add the crushed red pepper flakes and garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Reduce the heat to medium low, add the drained pasta and asparagus and toss until well coated and mixed with the bacon.
  • Whisk 1/4 cup of the reserved pasta water into the egg mixture, then quickly pour it over the pasta and toss to gently cook the eggs and make a creamy sauce. Thin out the mixture with more pasta water as needed, 1 tablespoon at a time. Divide among 4 bowls and garnish with the parsley and more Parmesan if desired.

FUSILLI WITH ASPARAGUS AND BACON



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Categories     Pasta     Sauté     Quick & Easy     Parmesan     Bacon     Asparagus     Spring     Gourmet

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 ounces sliced bacon, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 1/2 pounds asparagus, trimmed and cut on a long diagonal into 1/2-inch-thick slices
1 pound fusilli (short corkscrew pasta)
1/2 cup finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano (1 1/2 oz) plus additional for serving

Steps:

  • Cook bacon in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat, stirring occasionally, until browned and crisp, about 6 minutes. Transfer bacon with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain. Pour off all but 2 tablespoons fat from skillet, then add oil and onion to skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is golden, about 4 minutes.
  • Add asparagus and sauté, stirring, until crisp-tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  • While onion is cooking, cook pasta in a 6- to 8-quart pot of boiling salted water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta cooking water and drain pasta in a colander.
  • Return pasta to pot along with asparagus mixture, 1/2 cup pasta cooking water, and cheese. Add remaining 1/2 cup cooking water to skillet and deglaze by boiling, stirring and scraping up brown bits, 1 minute. Add to pasta and toss over moderately low heat until combined well, about 30 seconds.
  • Serve pasta sprinkled with bacon and with additional cheese on the side.

FRIED ASPARAGUS WITH BACON



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This is a different twist on asparagus, sure to please and have them coming back for more!

Provided by Kathi Richards Smith

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Asparagus

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 slices bacon, chopped
1 ½ teaspoons butter
1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
1 shallot, thinly sliced
1 pinch salt, or to taste
1 pinch ground black pepper, or to taste
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook and stir bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp, about 5 minutes. Discard grease.
  • Melt butter in the same skillet.
  • Cook and stir asparagus and shallot with salt and black pepper in melted butter and bacon. Cover skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until asparagus are tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Transfer asparagus mixture to a platter. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 87.7 calories, Carbohydrate 6.8 g, Cholesterol 12.6 mg, Fat 4.9 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 5.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 189.7 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

BACON ONION ASPARAGUS



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This side dish gets its tang from vinegar and its crunch from toasted sesame seeds. This is a wonderful way to dress up that seasonal favorite.-Sheila Elliott, Bear, Delaware

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1-1/2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon pepper, divided
6 bacon strips, diced
1 medium onion, chopped
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted

Steps:

  • Place the asparagus in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Drizzle with oil; sprinkle with 1/8 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Bake at 400° for 10-15 minutes or until lightly browned., Meanwhile, in a small skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels; drain, reserving 2 teaspoons drippings. Saute onion in drippings until tender. Remove from the heat; stir in the vinegar, bacon and remaining salt and pepper., Transfer the asparagus to a large shallow bowl; top with warm bacon dressing and toss gently to coat. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts :

BUTTERNUT & BACON FUSILLI



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This easy pasta dish with pancetta, butternut squash and spinach makes a healthy weeknight dinner. Fresh rosemary adds extra flavour

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner, Lunch, Main course, Pasta

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 9

½ x 160g pack pancetta di cubetti
1 ½ tbsp olive oil
750g butternut squash , deseeded and cut into 2cm cubes
2 rosemary sprigs, leaves finely chopped
¼ tsp chilli flakes
3 garlic cloves , finely chopped
350g fusilli bucati (or fusilli)
100g young leaf spinach , roughly chopped
grated parmesan , to serve

Steps:

  • Tip the pancetta into a large frying pan set over a medium heat and cook for 5-8 mins until really crisp. Remove using a slotted spoon, leaving the fat in the pan. Add the oil to the pan, along with the squash, rosemary, chilli and garlic. Cover and cook for 25 mins, stirring now and then, until the squash is tender. Season well, and gently crush some of the butternut squash with the back of a spoon.
  • Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil 15 mins before the squash is ready, and cook the pasta following pack instructions. Drain, reserving the cooking water. Add 1-2 ladles of pasta water to the squash and let it bubble for a few mins. Tip in the drained pasta and toss together. Stir through the spinach, then divide between plates. Sprinkle over the pancetta, some grated Parmesan and a good grinding of black pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 442 calories, Fat 13 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 62 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 10 grams sugar, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 16 grams protein, Sodium 0.7 milligram of sodium

FUSILLI IN CREAMY VEGAN ASPARAGUS PESTO



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Cashews make this creamy asparagus pasta sauce rich without any cream. Try this vegan pasta recipe if you're looking to cook with cholesterol in mind.

Provided by Joy Manning

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 garlic clove
⅓ cup cashews
1 Tbsp. Diamond Crystal or 1 ¾ tsp. Morton kosher salt, plus more
1 cup packed basil leaves (1 oz.), plus more for serving
1 lb. asparagus, trimmed, cut into thirds, divided
⅓ cup olive oil
2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
12 oz. whole wheat fusilli

Steps:

  • Process 1 garlic clove in a blender until finely chopped. Add ⅓ cup cashews and 1 Tbsp. Diamond Crystal or 1 ¾ tsp. Morton kosher salt and blend until cashews are finely chopped, about 30 seconds. Add 1 cup packed basil leaves and half of asparagus (about 4 oz.) and process until a smooth paste forms, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed. With processor running, stream in ⅓ cup olive oil and 2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice until combined.
  • Cook 12 oz. whole wheat fusilli in a large pot of boiling salted water for 1 minute less than package directions. Add remaining asparagus and cook for 1 minute more. Reserve 1 cup pasta cooking liquid, then drain pasta and asparagus.
  • Return pasta and asparagus to pot and add pesto. Toss, adding pasta cooking liquid ¼ cup at a time, until desired texture is achieved. Top each serving with additional basil leaves.

FUSILLI WITH BACON, ONIONS, AND MUSHROOMS



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No mushrooms in the fridge? Saute some greens instead. This dish is also delicious with just onion and bacon (or pancetta or sausage).

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 8

Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
3 slices thick-cut bacon or pancetta, cut into 1/4-inch pieces (about 3/4 cup)
1 large yellow onion, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced (3 cups)
10 ounces cremini mushrooms, trimmed and cut into 1/4-inch slices (3 cups)
3/4 pound fusilli or other short pasta
1 cup loosely packed fresh mint or parsley leaves, chopped
2 ounces Parmesan cheese, finely grated (3/4 cup)

Steps:

  • While bringing a large pot of salted water to a boil, heat oil and bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until bacon fat is rendered and bacon is golden brown, about 8 minutes. Add onion and a pinch of salt, and cook, stirring frequently, until tender, about 8 minutes.
  • Pushing onion and bacon to edge of skillet, add mushrooms to center, in a single layer as much as possible. Raise heat to medium-high, and cook, without stirring, until mushrooms begin to sizzle and brown, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium, sprinkle mushrooms with salt, and stir onion and bacon into mushrooms. Cook mixture, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms are tender, about 3 minutes.
  • When water boils, add pasta to boiling water, and cook until almost al dente, about 10 minutes (do not drain water). Transfer pasta to skillet using a strainer. Reduce heat to low, and gradually stir in 1 cup pasta water, about 1/2 cup at a time. Toss over low heat until sauce is silky and pasta is well coated, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Turn off heat. Stir in mint or parsley, and half the cheese. Season with pepper. Divide among 4 bowls, and top with remaining cheese.

FUSILLI WITH CHICKEN, SUN-DRIED TOMATOES AND ASPARAGUS ALFREDO



Fusilli With Chicken, Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Asparagus Alfredo image

A creamy sundried alfredo pasta that is delicious and so easy to make. This is great for after work. Dinner in 1/2 hour. Serve with salad and you're all set.

Provided by DianeNJ

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lb fusilli or 1 lb penne pasta
1 cup grilled chicken breast strips (defrosted)
1/2 cup sun-dried tomato packed in oil (sliced)
1 bunch asparagus (cut in pieces and steamed)
15 ounces Classico Alfredo with sun dried tomatoes
parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • First cook pasta till al dente and keep hot.
  • While the pasta is cooking I microwave and heat the chicken. I then microwave the asparagus in a little water for 7-8 mins watch to see they do not over cook.
  • In large frying pan heat sauce. Add the sundried tomatoes, chicken and asparagus heat through. Stir in the fusilli pasta and mix to coat.
  • Serve with parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 536.4, Fat 5.2, SaturatedFat 1, Cholesterol 29.8, Sodium 85, Carbohydrate 93.3, Fiber 6.8, Sugar 3.6, Protein 29.3

FUSILLI WITH BACON



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A quick and easy meal best prepared as required.Cooking time given does not include the cooking of the pasta.You could add more cream or sub it with stock or a tomato based pasta sauce.

Provided by katew

Categories     Kid Friendly

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

500 g fusilli
4 slices bacon, cut into thin strips
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 cup frozen green pea
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
salt and pepper
3/4 cup cream, I use lite cream
cheese, your choice, to serve

Steps:

  • Cook pasta until al dente. Cover and set aside.
  • Cook bacon, onion and garlic in frypan. Cook until bacon is crispy.
  • Stir in cream, peas and parsley. Simmer uncovered for 4 minutes.
  • Add cream mixture to pasta. Stir over heat till combined and warmed through. Season to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 735.3, Fat 26.1, SaturatedFat 12.4, Cholesterol 65.2, Sodium 252.3, Carbohydrate 101.9, Fiber 5.8, Sugar 5, Protein 22

CREAMY FUSILLI WITH YELLOW SQUASH AND BACON



Creamy Fusilli with Yellow Squash and Bacon image

Lots of sauteed yellow squash in this rich, carbonara-inspired sauce offsets the indulgent bacon topping. Parmesan can stand in for the Asiago cheese, if you like.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 7

Coarse salt and ground pepper
8 ounces fusilli
4 slices bacon, sliced crosswise into 1/2-inch strips
4 medium yellow squash (8 ounces each), quartered lengthwise and thinly sliced crosswise
2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup grated Asiago cheese, plus more for serving

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta, and cook until al dente, according to package instructions. Reserve 1 cup pasta water; drain pasta, and return to pot.
  • While pasta is cooking, heat a large skillet over medium. Add bacon, and cook until browned and crisp, 5 to 7 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain (leave bacon fat in skillet).
  • Place skillet over medium-high heat. Add squash and garlic to fat in skillet; season with salt and pepper, and toss well. Cover, and cook, stirring occasionally, until squash begins to soften, 5 to 7 minutes. Uncover, and continue to cook until liquid is evaporated and squash is tender, 2 to 3 minutes more.
  • Add cream and cooked pasta to skillet; toss well, and cook until cream begins to thicken. Remove from heat; stir in Asiago, and add enough reserved pasta water to create a sauce that coats pasta. Serve topped with reserved bacon and more cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 407 g, Fat 17 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 15 g

MAKEOVER RIGATONI WITH BACON AND ASPARAGUS



Makeover Rigatoni with Bacon and Asparagus image

Wouldn't it be great to find a company-worthy dish that not only impresses with its taste, but with its nutrition numbers, too? This dish lives up to expectations. -Joanie Fuson, Indianapolis, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and coarsely chopped
1 package (16 ounces) rigatoni
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
2/3 cup half-and-half cream
1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
8 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1/4 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

Steps:

  • Fill a 6-qt. stockpot 3/4 full with water; bring to a boil. Add asparagus; cook, uncovered, 3 minutes or until tender. Remove with a slotted spoon and immediately drop into ice water. Drain and pat dry., Return water to a boil; cook rigatoni according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, heat butter and oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 minute. Stir in cream. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 3-4 minutes or until slightly thickened. Stir in mozzarella cheese until melted., Drain rigatoni; return to pan. Stir in asparagus, bacon, parsley, salt, pepper and cream sauce. Sprinkle with Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 345 calories, Fat 13g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 32mg cholesterol, Sodium 428mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 15g protein.

FUSILLI WITH CHICKEN & ASPARAGUS RECIPE - (1/5)



Fusilli with Chicken & Asparagus Recipe - (1/5) image

Provided by janices

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 pound(s) thin asparagus, cut into 2-inch pieces
3 tablespoon(s) olive oil
1 tablespoon(s) fresh lemon thyme leaves, chopped
3/4 teaspoon(s) salt
1 pound(s) rotelli or fusilli pasta
12 ounce(s) (boneless, skinless) chicken-breast halves, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick strips
2 teaspoon(s) lemon zest, grated
3 tablespoon(s) fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon(s) freshly ground pepper
2 ounce(s) Parmesan cheese, shaved with vegetable peeler

Steps:

  • 1.Preheat oven to 450° F. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Toss asparagus with 1 Tbsp of the olive oil, thyme, and 1/4 tsp of the salt in a large roasting pan. Spread out into an even layer and roast 8 to 10 minutes, until crisp-tender. 2.While asparagus roasts, add pasta to the boiling water and stir a few times; cook according to package directions. Meanwhile, heat remaining olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat; add chicken and sprinkle with 1/4 tsp of the salt. Stir-fry 3 minutes, until browned. Add lemon zest; stir-fry 1 minute longer, until chicken is cooked through. Remove from heat; stir in lemon juice, remaining 1/4 tsp of the salt, and pepper. 3.Drain pasta and return to pot; add asparagus and chicken mixture and toss. Divide over 6 plates. Top each serving with Parmesan cheese.

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, tender asparagus. Look for spears that are bright green and have tight tips.
  • Cook the asparagus until it is crisp-tender. You don't want it to be too soft or mushy.
  • Use a good quality bacon. The flavor of the bacon will really shine through in this dish.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan when cooking the bacon. This will prevent it from cooking evenly.
  • Add the asparagus to the pan after the bacon has been cooked. This will help to prevent the asparagus from becoming overcooked.
  • Season the dish with salt and pepper to taste. You may also want to add a squeeze of lemon juice or a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.
  • Serve the dish immediately. Fusilli with asparagus and bacon is best enjoyed fresh out of the pan.

Conclusion:

Fusilli with asparagus and bacon is a quick and easy dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great dish to serve at a party or potluck. The combination of flavors and textures in this dish is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you are looking for a delicious and easy pasta dish, give fusilli with asparagus and bacon a try.

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