Pasta Carbonara with Asparagus |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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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) |
Directions:
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; sauté 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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