Cheesy Asparagus Pasta
Yields:
4
Prep Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Fall in love with asparagus this spring with this amazingly creamy pasta.
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Ingredients
- 4 slices bacon, chopped (preferably thick-cut)
- 2 cloves Garlic, Chopped
- 1 lb. rigatoni
- 2 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups chopped asparagus
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 1/2 cups grated Gruyere
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan
- kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
Directions
- Step 1In a large pot over medium heat, cook bacon until crispy. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and drain half the fat.
- Step 2Add garlic to pot and let cook until fragrant, 1 minute, then 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.)
- Step 3Add asparagus to pot and stir to combine with noodles. Cover and cook until tender, 2 minutes.
- Step 4Add in heavy cream, gruyere, and Parmesan and season with salt and pepper, then stir until creamy.
- Step 5Add bacon back to pot and stir, then garnish with Parmesan and serve.
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