Parmesan-Topped Pasta with Asparagus and Bacon

Tender asparagus, savory bacon, and nutty Parmesan cheese lend incredible flavor to this easy pasta dish that takes just 30 minutes to prepare.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 380 Calories

Ingredients

• 8 slices bacon, diced
• 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 0.5 (16 ounce) package linguine pasta
• 0.5 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
• 0.5 cup dry white wine, or to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

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.