HOW TO MAKE CREAMY ASPARAGUS AND BACON PASTA
Time to prepare: 15 minutes.
Time to cook: 25 minutes.
Time allotted: 40 minutes.
4 servings.
Hello, gourmands!! Welcome to our delightful Creamy Asparagus & Bacon Pasta, an appealing blend of rich, savory, and fresh components that guarantees to enrich your eating experience!! This decadent recipe combines the smoky allure of chopped bacon, the earthy depth of sliced Baby-Bella mushrooms, and the vivid crisp of asparagus in a luxuriously creamy sauce.
To begin, a symphony of tastes plays out as bacon sizzles to crispy perfection, releasing its enticing essence. The mushrooms are then sautéed in a mix of salt and pepper until browned and loaded with umami in the same skillet. Meanwhile, a mixture of low-sodium chicken broth, milk, Farfalle pasta, and spice simmers to a delicious al dente texture in a large saucepan.
Fresh asparagus joins the pot as the pasta cooks, infusing its essence into the bubbling stew until soft but bright. A silky combination of milk, cream cheese, and flour is made to perfection in a blender, ready to work its magic in the pasta symphony.
Yeah!! This culinary masterpiece, a monument to the art of mixing simple ingredients into a symphony of tastes, is now available to grace your table. Serve garnished with reserved bacon and a generous sprinkle of Parmesan for a great eating experience. Prepare to appreciate every bite of our Creamy Asparagus and Bacon Pasta, where simplicity meets gourmet indulgence.

Ingredients: 8 pieces of chopped bacon.
Baby-Bella mushrooms, 8 oz.
4 cups chicken broth (low sodium).
3 cups milk (split into 2 cups and 1 cup).
Farfalle (Bowtie) pasta, 12 oz.
1 pound asparagus, chopped into 1-inch pieces.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Softened cream cheese, 4 oz.
2 Tbsp. of all-purpose flour.
Half a cup of shredded or freshly grated Parmesan cheese.

Step 1: Cook the pasta until it is slightly undercooked, then drain, rinse, and set aside.
Step 2 Next, sauté the bacon until crispy, saving the bacon grease.
Step 3 Cook mushrooms in the same skillet until browned, season, and place to a platter with bacon.
Step 4 Combine broth, 2 cups milk, pasta, salt, and pepper in a pot. Cook for 8-9 minutes.
Step 5 Add the asparagus to the pot and cook for 4-5 minutes, or until tender.
Step 6 Blend 1 cup milk, cream cheese, and flour until smooth in a blender.
Step 7 Pour in the milk mixture and cook until the sauce thickens.
Step 8 Remove from the fire and stir in the bacon and mushrooms.
Step 9 Fold in the Parmesan cheese. Finally, garnish with reserved bacon and more Parmesan. Have fun with your creamy asparagus and bacon pasta!

• Save some crispy bacon for a final garnish to add crunch and taste. – Vary the amount of flour in the blender to adjust sauce thickness. For a variety of flavor qualities, experiment with different types of Parmesan.
• Instead of bacon, sauté mushrooms in olive oil with sun-dried tomatoes. – Add grilled chicken or shrimp with herb seasoning. Fresh parsley, basil, or chives can provide a blast of flavor.
  Have a wonderful day!!