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Creamy pasta with asparagus and bacon

By Jacqui Bellefontaine 6 Comments

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A delicious and easy pasta dish that can be made in minutes, creamy pasta with asparagus and bacon was inspired from the classic Italian dish Spaghetti carbonara.

Creamy pasta with asparagus and bacon in a saucepan with cheese grater nehind

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I love asparagus and I may be biased but I think English Asparagus has the finest flavour. The season is short but sweet and I look forward to eating it as often as I can during that time. Last year I shared several easy dishes made with asparagus chicken and asparagus tray bake , Chicken and asparagus Ceasar salad and Foil roasted salmon and asparagus.   If you love asparagus then check them out because these are some of my favourite recipes I have made and I am sure you will like them too.

bowls of creamy pasta with asparagus and bacon

This year I have been a little lazy and not tried so many new recipes, and often just eaten the asparagus as a vegetable or on its own with some butter and plenty of coarsely ground black pepper. Sometimes for a light lunch, I  top it with poached egg. However last week  I  made a simple pasta dish based on an easy carbonara recipe I often make but using asparagus instead of mushrooms and the result was so good I had to remake it so I could share it with you. The sauce is made while the pasta is cooked so it really can be on the table in about 15  minutes.

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bowls of creamy pasta with asparagus and bacon
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Creamy pasta with asparagus and bacon
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
 

Quick and easy to prepare pasta dish that can be on the table in about 15 minutes.

Course: Dinner,, lunch, supper
Cuisine: International
Keyword: everyday meal, pasta dish
Skill Level: very easy
Servings: 4
Calories: 589 kcal
Author: Jacqui Bellefontaine
Ingredients
  • 400 g pasta
  • pinch salt
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 150 g bacon
  • 350 g asparagus
  • 120 ml low fat crème fraîche
  • 1 free range egg
  • 50 g Parmesan cheese finely grated, plus extra to sprinkle
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • pinch nutmeg
metric - US cups
Method
  1. Trim the asparagus by cutting off the tough bottom part of the stem or bending and snapping off the end. Cut the bacon crossways into thin strips.

  2. Cook the pasta in plenty of lightly salted boiling water for 10 minutes or as directed on the packet until just tender.

  3. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a frying pan and cook the bacon until beginning to brown. Add the asparagus stems and continue to cook for 3- 4 minutes until almost tender, then add the tips and cook for 1-2 minutes.

  4. Mix the crème fraîche, egg, cheese in a small bowl and season with pepper and a pinch of grated nutmeg.

  5. As soon as the pasta is cooked drain and return to the pan. Add the egg mixture stirring constantly then tip in the asparagus and bacon. Stir to combine.

  6. Spoon into serving bowls and sprinkle with extra parmesan to serve.

Recipe Notes

Nutrition information is approximate and is meant as a guideline only. (It does not include seasoning with salt and pepper or additional parmesan for serving.) 

Nutrition Facts
Creamy pasta with asparagus and bacon
Amount Per Serving
Calories 589 Calories from Fat 252
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 28g 43%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 74mg 25%
Sodium 465mg 19%
Potassium 277mg 8%
Total Carbohydrates 60g 20%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Sugars 4g
Protein 22g 44%
Vitamin A 16.6%
Vitamin C 5.9%
Calcium 17.5%
Iron 12.9%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Step by step creamy pasta with asparagus and bacon

Cook the pasta in lightly salted boiling water
Fry the bacon until beginning to brown then add the asparagus stems.
Add the asparagus tips and cook for 1-2 minutes.
Combine the egg, crème fraîche, cheese and seasoning.
add the egg mixture to the cooked and drained pasta.
Add the bacon and asparagus.

Cook’s Tips

  • When adding seasoning you may not need additional salt as the bacon will add saltiness to the dish. Taste after the bacon has cooked before adding more salt.
  • Use any pasta shape of your choice.
  • Cooking times for pasta varies so check the cooking time on the packet. Most will take about 10 minutes if yours is much quicker, start the sauce first.
  • No asparagus, then use mushrooms instead.
  • I used a low fat crème fraîche but you could use full fat, double cream or cream cheese instead.

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  1. Eb Gargano | Easy Peasy Foodie says

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    Oh gosh – carbonara is one of my fave dishes, but then add asparagus into the mix and it just takes it to the next level. One of my favourite restaurants makes something very similar and I nearly always order this when I do there!! Thanks for linking up to #CookBlogShare. Eb 🙂

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    • Jacqueline Bellefontaine says

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      Thanks Eb It certainly easy enough to make at home too.

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  2. Cat | Curly's Cooking says

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    This looks so deliciously creamy. Any recipe with bacon is a winner in my opinion.

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    • Jacqueline Bellefontaine says

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      oh yes i too am a fan o just about anything with bacon in but trust me it goes particularly well with asparagus. j 🙂

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  3. Monika Dabrowski says

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    This is a fantastic easy meal idea, can’t get enough of asparagus this time of year!

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    • Jacqueline Bellefontaine says

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      You and me both Monika. I love it.

      Reply
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