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Cheesy Asparagus Pasta Recipe

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Category:
Category:
Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
INGREDIENTS:

4 slices bacon, chopped (preferably thick-cut)
16 oz. rigatoni
2 1/2 c. low-sodium chicken broth
2 c. chopped asparagus
1/2 c. heavy cream
1 1/2 c. grated Gruyere
1/4 c. grated Parmesan, plus more for garnish
kosher salt (to taste)
Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
Directions:
Directions:
DIRECTIONS

1. In a large pot over medium heat, cook bacon until crispy. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and drain half the fat.

2. To pot add rigatoni and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer, then cover and cook until al dente. (You want a little broth left in the pot.)

3. Add asparagus to pot and stir to combine with noodles. Cover and cook until tender, 2 minutes.

4. Stir in heavy cream, gruyere, and Parmesan and season with salt and pepper. Stir until creamy.

5. Add bacon back to pot and stir. Garnish with Parmesan and serve.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
4
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
10
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
About 20 min. to make meal

 

 

 

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