Fusilli with Asparagus and Bacon

Name: Fusilli with Asparagus and Bacon
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 680 grams asparagus, trimmed and cut on a long diagonal into 1/2-inch-thick slices; 113 grams sliced bacon, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces; 454 grams fusilli (short corkscrew pasta); 2 Tbsps extra-virgin olive oil; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 43 grams 1/2 cup finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano plus additional for serving

Fusilli with Asparagus and Bacon might be a good recipe to expand your main course recipe box. This recipe serves 4. One portion of this dish contains approximately 26g of protein, 23g of fat, and a total of 687 calories. If you have asparagus, parmigiano-reggiano plus additional, onion, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes.

Instructions

Cook bacon in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat, stirring occasionally, until browned and crisp, about 6 minutes.

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Bacon

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Frying Pan

Transfer bacon with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain.

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Bacon

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Paper Towels

Pour off all but 2 tablespoons fat from skillet, then add oil and onion to skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is golden, about 4 minutes.

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Onion

Cooking Oil

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Add asparagus and sauté, stirring, until crisp-tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

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While onion is cooking, cook pasta in a 6- to 8-quart pot of boiling salted water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta cooking water and drain pasta in a colander.

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