Monday, June 7, 2010

Asparagus and Bacon Pasta


Again, super easy pasta recipe that is REALLY good. I can make the sauce in the time it takes to boil the water for and cook the pasta. You can use whole wheat pasta and give this dish more fiber.

Ingredients:
6 slices of bacon, cooked (I usually cut mine in small chunks with a pizza cutter, then cook them in the pan. Drain and leave a little grease in the pan)
3 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 14 or 15 oz cans of Italian flavored tomatoes, un-drained and pureed in blender
1 cup of evaporated milk
1 bag of frozen cut up asparagus
1 pound of your favorite pasta, cooked
Mozz or Parm cheese to top
Fresh chopped tomatoes (optional)

Cook bacon, drain. Leave a little grease in pan. Add EVOO and heat. Add garlic, stir for about a minute. Add pureed tomatoes tomatoes. Mix in well. Add evaporated milk. Let mixture heat through. Cook asparagus according to package directions. Add to sauce. Add pasta to sauce and toss to coat. Top with fresh tomatoes and cheese.

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