Penne with Asparagus, Bacon and Pine Nuts

April 03, 2014

This is the perfect springtime pasta dish because it's light while still managing to fill you up and making you feel like you've eaten! Why, you ask? Bacon! The addition of just a little bit of bacon takes this dish right over the top without being too heavy or overpowering! This is the perfect light lunch or dinner and it's all you need because you've got your starch, veggies and BACON all in one dish! Enjoy!

1 lb. penne pasta
2 bunches asparagus, trimmed of woody stems and cut into 1" pieces
4 oz. bacon, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/3 c. freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/4 c. extra virgin olive oil
1 t. salt
1/2 t. pepper
1/2 c. Parmesan cheese
1/4 c. toasted pine nuts

In a large pot of salted water cook the pasta. Three minutes before the pasta is done cooking, add the asparagus to the pot and boil along with the pasta. Before draining, ladle out 1/2 c. of the pasta...
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Nutritions

Calories
348

Sodium
1224mg
51% DV

Fat
21g
32% DV

Protein
18g
37% DV

Carbs
10g
3% DV

Fiber
1g
6% DV