Prepare to embark on a culinary journey with this delectable dish that combines the richness of parmesan cheese, the vibrant flavors of asparagus, and the smoky goodness of bacon. This parmesan-topped pasta will tantalize your taste buds with its creamy sauce, tender asparagus, and crispy bacon. Get ready to indulge in a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving for more.
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ASPARAGUS FETTUCCINE CARBONARA
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
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.
ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH CRUNCHY PARMESAN TOPPING
This comforting gratin is ready in less than 30 minutes. Feel free to use the thin asparagus, as noted in the recipe, or use thick asparagus, trimmed and peeled, as in the video. Or, just use the Parmesan breadcrumb topping on another favorite vegetable. It's a welcome and perfectly crisp addition to just about any meat or vegetable.
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories easy, quick, weekday, side dish
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Heat oven to 500 degrees; while it heats, put bread in, and check frequently until it is lightly toasted and dry. Coarsely grind or grate bread and cheese together (a small food processor is best), and keep crumbs larger than commercial bread crumbs.
- Rinse asparagus, and break off woody bottoms. Lay stalks in a baking dish that will hold them in two or three layers. Toss with bits of butter or the oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and place in oven.
- Roast 5 minutes, then shake dish to redistribute butter or oil. Roast 5 minutes more, then test for doneness by piercing a spear with point of a sharp knife; it should slide in but meet a little resistance. (Up to this point, the recipe can be made as much as two hours before serving; just leave asparagus at room temperature).
- Turn on broiler and place rack as close as possible to heating element. Top asparagus with cheese-crumb mixture and run under broiler to brown, a minute or two. Serve hot or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 186, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 11 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 8 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 462 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams
ORZO WITH BACON AND ASPARAGUS
This skillet dinner has it all - orzo, bacon and asparagus blended in a quick meal.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 35m
Yield 3
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cook bacon in large nonstick skillet over medium heat until crisp. Reserve bacon and 2 tablespoons bacon drippings in skillet. Add broth; bring to a boil. Add orzo. Reduce heat to low; cover and cook 5 minutes.
- Add asparagus and roasted peppers; cover and cook an additional 5 to 10 minutes or until orzo and asparagus are tender, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle individual servings with cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 430, Carbohydrate 52 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 1/3 Cups, Sodium 840 mg, Sugar 3 g
EASY PARMESAN PASTA WITH ASPARAGUS
I actually came up with this recipe to use up some left-over steamed asparagus I had in the fridge. Feel free to add any other veggie of your choice or combination of veggies. Broccoli would work well, as would peas. Update...made this the other day and added uncooked shrimp in the beginning. That was pretty awesome!
Provided by Meekocu2
Categories Weeknight
Time 15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large skillet, add olive oil, butter, crushed red pepper, italian seasoning, parsley, and garlic. Cook over low heat until garlic is soft, about 5 minutes. Do not burn garlic.
- When the garlic is soft, add the asparagus and tomato.
- Stir until combined.
- Add cooked pasta and parmesan.
- Mix well.
- Salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately.
PARMESAN-TOPPED PASTA WITH ASPARAGUS AND BACON
A quick and easy pasta recipe with asparagus and bacon that is so fresh and good!
Provided by Branashmin
Categories 100+ Pasta and Noodle Recipes Pasta by Shape Recipes Linguine Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook linguine at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain.
- Meanwhile, cook diced bacon in a pan over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until nice and crispy, 7 to 10 minutes. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Remove and discard all but 1 tablespoon grease from the pan.
- Saute asparagus in the bacon grease over medium heat until crisp-tender, about 10 minutes; try to avoid overcooking it. Remove asparagus to a bowl.
- Add wine and give the bottom of a pan a good stir to scrape off any brown bits. Let boil until reduced by about 1/2, about 3 minutes, adding more wine if desired. Add drained pasta, asparagus, bacon, and 1/2 of the Parmesan cheese; toss to coat. Sprinkle remaining Parmesan over top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 379.5 calories, Carbohydrate 44.4 g, Cholesterol 28.9 mg, Fat 11.8 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 19.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 580.1 mg, Sugar 3.3 g
SPAGHETTI WITH PARMESAN AND BACON
Prepare your favorite pasta for weeknight dinner in a simple yet savory blend with bacon, Parmesan cheese, avocado oil, and garlic.
Provided by ACADO™ Avocado Oil
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork
Time 47m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain.
- Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels. Crumble into small pieces.
- Whisk eggs, milk, salt, and pepper together in a bowl.
- Heat avocado oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add spaghetti, milk mixture, peas, and garlic; cook and stir until milk mixture is heated through and coats the spaghetti, 5 to 10 minutes. Stir in bacon and Parmesan cheese. Garnish with parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 735.1 calories, Carbohydrate 94.2 g, Cholesterol 171.4 mg, Fat 23.3 g, Fiber 6.1 g, Protein 34.5 g, SaturatedFat 7.6 g, Sodium 1208.8 mg, Sugar 4.9 g
PASTA WITH ASPARAGUS
Many terrific recipes change hands at my ladies' bridge group's monthly get-togethers. That's where I discovered this zippy, tempting dish. The garlic, asparagus, Parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes create an irresistible taste combination. -Jean Fisher, Redlands, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, cook the garlic, red pepper flakes and hot pepper sauce in oil and butter for 1 minute. Add the asparagus, salt and pepper; saute until asparagus is crisp-tender, 8-10 minutes. Stir in cheese. Pour over hot pasta and toss to coat. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 259 calories, Fat 13g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 83mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
MAKEOVER RIGATONI WITH BACON AND ASPARAGUS
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
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.
BACON WRAPPED GARLIC PARMESAN ASPARAGUS
Make and share this Bacon Wrapped Garlic Parmesan Asparagus recipe from Food.com.
Provided by piranhabriana
Categories Vegetable
Time 40m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- On a baking sheet covered in foil, put 6 slices of bacon. Put sheet in cold oven, then turn on preheat to 400. Allow bacon to slowly cook for about 10-12 minutes. It should still be rather rare but partially cooked. Take it out and put it aside. Important: KEEP THE FOIL, do not throw it away - see below.
- Meanwhile, put the other ingredients including asparagus into a gallon size ziplock bag and shake to coat thoroughly.
- Wrap 4-5 stalks of asparagus about halfway down with the bacon. Place seamside down on the same foil and sheet you cooked the bacon on (right on the bacon grease spots). Cook for 10-20 minutes at 400 degrees, depending on how tender you want your asparagus (I like super tender at 20 minutes).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 103.7, Fat 8.8, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 6.9, Sodium 103.7, Carbohydrate 4, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 1.1, Protein 3.6
Tips:
- To save time, you can buy pre-cut asparagus or bacon.
- If you don't have a food processor, you can chop the asparagus and bacon by hand.
- You can use any type of pasta for this recipe, but a long, thin pasta like spaghetti or linguine works best.
- Be sure to cook the pasta al dente, or slightly firm to the bite.
- If you don't have white wine, you can use chicken broth or water.
- Garnish the pasta with fresh parsley or chives before serving.
Conclusion:
This Parmesan-Topped Pasta with Asparagus and Bacon is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The combination of asparagus, bacon, and Parmesan cheese is a classic flavor combination that is sure to please everyone at the table. The pasta is also a good source of protein and fiber, making it a healthy and satisfying meal.
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