GEMELLI WITH ASPARAGUS, MOZZARELLA, AND BACON
Asparagus retains its character even when paired with flavorful ingredients, like the bacon used to give depth to this simple pasta dish.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Pork Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Snap off and discard the tough ends of the asparagus. Cut the asparagus into 1-inch pieces on the bias; set aside. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until bacon is crisp and all the fat has been rendered, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove the bacon from pan, and drain on paper towels. Crumble the cooked bacon, and set aside. Remove skillet from heat.
- Add the pasta to the boiling water, and cook until al dente, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain pasta in a colander; set aside.
- Meanwhile, discard all but 1/4 cup bacon fat, and return the skillet to medium heat. Add the asparagus and the red-pepper flakes to the skillet. Cook until the asparagus is lightly browned. Drain the pasta, and add to skillet with the crumbled bacon, and the marjoram; season with salt. Toss together until combined and heated through. Remove the skillet from the heat.
- Add the mozzarella, and toss to combine. Divide the pasta among six plates. Garnish each serving with a grind of black pepper, and serve immediately.
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Teguh Santoso
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a light and healthy meal.
Kinga Dorosz
[email protected]I love the way the asparagus and mozzarella pair together in this dish.
Sirajul islam Shaon
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover pasta.
mdyousuf khan
[email protected]The bacon adds a great smoky flavor to this dish.
Teo Thibodeau
[email protected]I love the way the mozzarella melts in this dish.
Justin Huget
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.
Robin Lynn
[email protected]I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it.
Kenzo Fresh
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the pasta and they didn't even notice the asparagus.
Clifford Wood
[email protected]I love the combination of asparagus, mozzarella, and bacon in this dish. It's a great way to use up leftover asparagus.
Azadar Khan
[email protected]This is one of my favorite pasta dishes. It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Khadidja Gahfif
[email protected]I made this recipe last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. The flavors were perfect and the pasta was cooked to perfection.
Saleem Umar
[email protected]This recipe was amazing! The asparagus was perfectly cooked and the mozzarella and bacon added a great flavor. I will definitely be making this again.