Bow Ties With Asparagus Palmer Recipe

• 1 1/2 lb bowtie pasta
• 1/3 c. extra virgin olive oil
• 1 lb bacon diced
• 1 Tbsp. chopped garlic
• 1/2 lb asparagus see directions
• 1/4 c. finely diced red bell pepper
• 1 Tbsp. chopped parsley Salt and freshly grnd pepper to taste
• 1/2 c. grated Romano cheese optional

1. Cook pasta and drain well, reserving 1/3-c. of the cooking water.
2. Return pasta and reserve water to the cooking pot to keep pasta hot.
3. Peel the asparagus and cut diagonally into 1-inch pcs.
4. Heat extra virgin olive oil in large saute/fry pan over medium heat.
5. Add in bacon and garlic and saute/fry for about 5 min till bacon is beginning to crisp.
6. Add in asparagus and red pepper; saute/fry for an additional 5 min or possibly till asparagus is crisp-tender.
7. Remove from heat.
8. Toss vegetables into warm pasta; then toss in the parsley and salt and pepper to taste.
9. Serve warm with cheese sprinkled over the top if you like.

bowtie pasta, extra virgin olive oil, bacon, garlic, directions, red bell pepper, parsley salt, romano cheese

Taken from cookeatshare.com/recipes/bow-ties-with-asparagus-palmer-89718 (may not work)