Rigatoni with bacon and asparagus Recipe
This is great when asparagus is in season. My son loves this dish.
Ingredients
- 1 lb rigatoni pasta
- 1 lb asparagus , coarsely chopped
- 8 slices of bacon (12oz), sliced thinly
- 1 clove garlic, crushed
- 4 tbsp butter, chopped
- 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup finely shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat leaf parsley
Directions
- Cook pasta in large pot boiling salted water, uncovered, til al dente
- Boil or steam asparagus till just tender.
- Cook bacon in lg non-stick skillet, stirring, until crisp. Add garlic, cook till fragrant.
- Place drained pasta, asparagus and bacon mixture in a lg bowl with the butter, cheeses and cream. Toss gently, sprinkle w parsley.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 178g | |
| Recipe makes 4 servings | |
| Calories 530 | |
| Calories from Fat 443 | 84% |
| Total Fat 49.7g | 62% |
| Saturated Fat 23.17g | 93% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 109mg | 36% |
| Sodium 840mg | 35% |
| Potassium 308mg | 9% |
| Total Carbs 4.63g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.4g | 5% |
| Sugars 1.39g | 1% |
| Protein 17.1g | 27% |
