Name: Cheesy Asparagus Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 4 slices bacon, chopped (preferably thick-cut) -; 2 cloves garlic, chopped -; 1 lb. rigatoni -; 2 1/2 c. low-sodium chicken broth -; 2 c. chopped asparagus -; 1/2 c. heavy cream -; 1 1/2 c. grated Gruyere -; 1/4 c. freshly grated Parmesan -; Kosher salt -; Freshly ground black pepper -

Ingredients for - Cheesy Asparagus Pasta

1. 4 slices bacon, chopped (preferably thick-cut)

2. 2 cloves garlic, chopped

3. 1 lb. rigatoni

4. 2 1/2 c. low-sodium chicken broth

5. 2 c. chopped asparagus

6. 1/2 c. heavy cream

7. 1 1/2 c. grated Gruyere

8. 1/4 c. freshly grated Parmesan

9. Kosher salt

10. Freshly ground black pepper

How to cook deliciously - Cheesy Asparagus Pasta

1 . Stage

In a large pot over medium heat, cook bacon until crispy. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and drain half the fat.

2 . Stage

Add garlic to pot and let cook until fragrant, 1 minute, then add rigatoni and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer, then cover and cook until al dente. (You want a little broth left in the pot.)

3 . Stage

Add asparagus to pot and stir to combine with noodles. Cover and cook until tender, 2 minutes.

4 . Stage

Add in heavy cream, gruyere, and Parmesan and season with salt and pepper, then stir until creamy.

5 . Stage

Add bacon back to pot and stir, then garnish with Parmesan and serve.