Ingredients
- 6 pieces of bacon
- 12 pieces of asparagus trimmed & sliced into smaller pieces
- 1/2 cup frozen peas optional
- 3-4 cups dry pasta
- 1/3 cup reserved pasta water
- 3/4 cup shredded Parmesan or pecorino
- Chili flakes for serving
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil
- In a medium skillet, add bacon & cook until crispy, remove from heat & dice.
- Remove excess bacon fat & add a splash of oil
- Add asparagus & season with salt & pepper
- Cook your noodles al dente & reserve pasta water
- Once asparagus is cooked (about 5 mins), add cooked noodles, bacon, frozen peas, parmesan cheese & reserved pasta water
- Mix everything well & let simmer for a couple mins
- Serve & enjoy with extra pepper & chili flakes
Notes
This recipe has a very simple sauce, I recommend topping your plate with lots of fresh pepper, parmesan and chili flakes for the perfect kick!
Nutrition
Calories: 515kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 23gFat: 21gFiber: 4g