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Creamy Bowtie and Asparagus Pasta (aka Anniversary Pasta)
Creamy Bowtie Asparagus Pasta is loaded with savory bacon, crisp asparagus, and crunchy pine nuts with a tangy creamy sauce. So many flavors and textures in one dish!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 569 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 package bow tie pasta
- 1/2 cup butter 1 stick (the real stuff-- can be reduced to 1/4 c. to make lighter)
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 3/4 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- 2 cubes chicken bouillon
- 1 pint heavy cream (or half & half to make lighter)
- salt & pepper to taste
- 12 pears asparagus (blanched and cut into pieces)
- 1/2 cup Bacon crumbled
- 1/2 cup toasted pinenuts or to taste
- parsley to taste
- Parmesan Cheese to taste
Instructions
- Boil bow tie pasta in salted water until al dente. Do NOT over cook.
- In wok or heavy skillet melt butter. Add minced garlic and saute a minute or so.
- Add Parmesan Cheese and bouillon cube(s). When the bouillon cube is dissolved, slowly stir in heavy cream and salt & pepper.
- Add cooked pasta to cream sauce and toss until pasta is well covered. Add blanched asparagus.
- Sprinkle with crumbled bacon, toasted pinenuts, parsley & Parmesan cheese and toss together. Serve immediately.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
569kcal
(28%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
14g
(28%)
Fat
56g
(86%)
Saturated Fat
28g
(140%)
Cholesterol
142mg
(47%)
Sodium
567mg
(24%)
Potassium
194mg
(6%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
1442IU
(29%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
292mg
(29%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 569
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 569kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 56g | 86% |
| Saturated Fat | 28g | 140% |
| Cholesterol | 142mg | 47% |
| Sodium | 567mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 194mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 1442IU | 29% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 292mg | 29% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.