Creamy asparagus and bacon pasta: easy and tasty recipe

Creamy asparagus and bacon pasta: easy and tasty recipe

Main Dish

Looking for a spring first course that is simple and flavorful? Asparagus and bacon pasta is the perfect recipe: an irresistible combination of the sweetness of fresh asparagus and the savoriness of crispy bacon. Ideal for a quick lunch or a fancy dinner, this dish conquers with its genuine flavors and ease of preparation. Discover how to make creamy pasta with asparagus and bacon in a few simple steps, perfect to bring to the table when you want to impress with seasonal ingredients

Ingredients

• 7 oz pasta
• 10.5 oz asparagus
• 3.5 oz diced bacon/pancetta
• 1 shallot
• 3 basil leaves
• 4 Tbsp parmesan cheese
• Olive oil to taste
• Salt to taste
• Pepper to taste
• Hot water to taste

Materials

• Frying pan
• Blender
• Cooker
• Dish
• Cutting board
• Knife

Preparation

• Step 1:

  

  Step 1 - Creamy asparagus and bacon pasta: easy and tasty recipe

  Wash asparagus under running water, clean by removing the white part of the stem, cut into rounds and split the tips in half.

• Step 2:

  

  Step 2 - Creamy asparagus and bacon pasta: easy and tasty recipe

  Brown shallots in olive oil in a frying pan. Add cleaned asparagus and brown on high heat for a few minutes.

• Step 3:

  

  Step 3 - Creamy asparagus and bacon pasta: easy and tasty recipe

  Pour in hot water (more than half a cup if the preparation is for two people) and continue cooking with the lid on for about 8 minutes.

• Step 4:

  

  Step 4 - Creamy asparagus and bacon pasta: easy and tasty recipe

  Cut the asparagus tops and keep them aside.

• Step 5:

  

  Step 5 - Creamy asparagus and bacon pasta: easy and tasty recipe

  Transfer the other part of asparagus along with the cooking water to the blender jug. Add two tablespoons of Parmesan cheese, a sprinkle of pepper and the basil. Then blend until smooth and homogeneous.

• Step 6:

  

  Step 6 - Creamy asparagus and bacon pasta: easy and tasty recipe

  Cook the pasta in plenty of boiling salted water.

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  Step 7 - Creamy asparagus and bacon pasta: easy and tasty recipe

  In the same pan used for cooking the asparagus, cook the bacon without adding additional fat. When it begins to take on color, add the asparagus tips set aside and continue cooking for a few minutes. When finished cooking, transfer to a plate and set aside.

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  Step 8 - Creamy asparagus and bacon pasta: easy and tasty recipe

  Pour the asparagus cream into the pan. Drain pasta al dente and transfer to the pan with the cream. Stir quickly to blend the flavors.

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  Step 9 - Creamy asparagus and bacon pasta: easy and tasty recipe

  Combine the bacon and cooked asparagus, taking care to save some for the final decoration of the dishes. Add the parmesan cheese and mix thoroughly.

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  Step 10 - Creamy asparagus and bacon pasta: easy and tasty recipe

  Decorate the dish and serve. The pasta with asparagus and bacon is ready!