Pizzichi With Spring Veggies

• 10 (1-inch) sliced asparagus (about 1 1/2 cups)
• 3 ounces haricots verts, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces (about 3/4 cup)
• 8 ounces uncooked pizzichi or whole-wheat penne
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 turkey bacon slices, cut into 1/4-inch-wide strips
• 1 small onion, diced (about 1 1/4 cups)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken stock
• 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, thinly sliced

1. Bring a pot of water to a boil. Immerse asparagus and haricots verts in water 1-2 minutes or until bright green. Remove with slotted spoon; place vegetables in a towel to keep warm. Bring water back to a boil; add pasta. Cook 14 minutes or until al dente. Drain; set aside.
2. Meanwhile, heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add bacon; cook 3-4 minutes or until crisp, stirring frequently. Set aside; reduce heat to medium-low.
3. Add onion; season with salt and pepper. Cook 5 minutes or until translucent. Add chicken stock; raise heat to high. Cook 2-3 minutes or until stock has reduced by half. Add reserved asparagus, haricots verts, and turkey bacon; cook 1 minute or until heated through. Toss with pasta. Add cheese and two-thirds mint, and toss to combine. Transfer to a serving platter, and garnish with remaining mint.

haricots verts, penne, olive oil, turkey bacon, onion, salt, freshly ground black pepper, chicken, parmesan cheese, fresh mint

Taken from www.myrecipes.com/recipe/pizzichi-with-spring-veggies (may not work)