Asparagus, Roasted Red Pepper and Bacon Spaghetti
Ingredients
- 6 slices Signature Farms® Bacon , any variety
- 1 lb Signature Kitchens® Spaghetti
- 1 bunch asparagus , ends trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
- salt and pepper , to taste
- 1 plum tomato , diced
- 1 12 oz. jar Signature SELECT™ Fire Roasted Red Bell Peppers , drained and chopped
- 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- In a large skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crisp. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Reserve 2 tablespoons bacon drippings and discard the rest.
- Meanwhile, bring a pot of water to a boil on the stove. Cook the spaghetti according to package directions. Drain well.
- Heat the reserved bacon drippings in the skillet over medium heat. Add the asparagus and cook, stirring occasionally, until crisp tender -- about 5-7 minutes. Season, as desired, with salt and pepper.
- In a large mixing bowl, stir together the spaghetti, asparagus, tomatoes, roasted red peppers and parsley. Crumble the bacon and add to the bowl. Toss well to combine. If desired, season with additional salt and pepper.
- Enjoy!