Pasta Carbonara With Asparagus Recipe

Name: Pasta Carbonara With Asparagus
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups (1-inch) diagonally sliced trimmed asparagus; 6 tablespoons grated fresh Parmesan cheese, divided; 1/4 cup skim milk; 1/4 cup egg substitute; 2 tablespoons chopped chives; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 8 ounces uncooked farfalle (bow tie pasta); 2 bacon slices; 3/4 cup chopped onion; 2 garlic cloves, minced; Freshly ground pepper; Chopped chives (optional)

Servings: persons

2 1/2 cups (1-inch) diagonally sliced trimmed asparagus
6 tablespoons grated fresh Parmesan cheese, divided
1/4 cup skim milk
1/4 cup egg substitute
2 tablespoons chopped chives
1/4 teaspoon salt
8 ounces uncooked farfalle (bow tie pasta)
2 bacon slices
3/4 cup chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
Freshly ground pepper
Chopped chives (optional)

1
Bring water to a boil in a medium saucepan; add asparagus. Cook 3 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain; set aside.
2
Combine 2 tablespoons cheese, milk, egg substitute, 2 tablespoons chives, and salt in a small bowl; set aside.
3
Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain well; set aside.
4
Cook bacon in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until crisp. Crumble bacon; set aside. Add onion and garlic to bacon drippings in pan; saute 5 minutes or until tender. Remove from heat; stir in asparagus and bacon.
5
Combine pasta, milk mixture, and asparagus in a large bowl; toss well. Divide evenly among 4 shallow bowls; top each serving with 1 tablespoon cheese. Sprinkle with pepper; top with chives, if desired.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/2 cups (1-inch) diagonally sliced trimmed asparagus, 6 tablespoons grated fresh Parmesan cheese, divided, 1/4 cup skim milk, 1/4 cup egg substitute, and more.

Yes, Pasta Carbonara With Asparagus falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Pasta Carbonara With Asparagus

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