Asparagus Spaghetti

Name: Asparagus Spaghetti
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut diagonally into 1-inch pieces; 1 package (16 ounces) thin spaghetti; 8 bacon strips, coarsely chopped; 4 green onions, sliced; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 cup half-and-half cream; 1/2 to 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1/4 cup butter, cubed

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield 8 servings

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Lots of asparagus is grown not too far from our h me. Each spring, when it's being harvested, I'll make several trips to the fields. I put about 40 lbs. in the freezer...with what's left, we gorge ourselves on fried asparagus, beef and asparagus, scalloped asparagus, etc.! It's no problem feeding my husband (he's retired; we have two grown children and four grandsons). He'll eat almost anything I put in front of him. We like this dish with a salad and dessert. It's so easy to prepare—it takes only about half an hour from start to serving.

Ingredients

2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut diagonally into 1-inch pieces
1 package (16 ounces) thin spaghetti
8 bacon strips, coarsely chopped
4 green onions, sliced
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup half-and-half cream
1/2 to 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup butter, cubed

Directions

In a large saucepan, bring 1/2 in. of water to a boil. Add asparagus; cook, covered, 3-5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain.
In a 6-qt. stockpot, cook spaghetti according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Cook and stir green onions in bacon drippings 1-2 minutes or until tender. Add asparagus and pepper; heat through.
Drain pasta; return to stockpot. Add asparagus mixture, cheese, cream, butter and bacon; toss to combine until butter is melted. Serve immediately.

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