Bacon and Asparagus Pasta

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alfredo, asparagus, bacon, food, Italian, main dish, pasta, quick

Here is a quick pasta dish I threw together using the ingredients in my fridge. It took no more than 20 minutes. A perfect dish for a work night meal.

Bacon and Asparagus Pasta

• 1/2 lb raw bacon, diced
• 1 lb asparagus, woody stems removed
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 lb pasta of your choice
• Alfredo sauce
• Parmesan cheese to garnish

In a skillet, saute the chopped bacon until crispy. At the same time, cook the pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain off all but a tablespoon of bacon grease. Add the asparagus and garlic; saute until the asparagus is bright green and tender. Combine the crispy bacon, asparagus, pasta, and the desired amount of alfredo sauce. Heat until warmed through. Garnish with Parmesan cheese. Serves 2 to 3.

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Spinach Artichoke Alfredo Pizza

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alfredo, artichoke, cheese, food, Italian, pizza, spinach, vegetarian

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Spinach Artichoke Alfredo Pizza

• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup butter
• 2 tbsp cream cheese
• 3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 2 tbsp pesto
• 1 tsp fresh ground pepper
• 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 1 box frozen chopped spinach, thawed and sqeezed dry
• 1 can of artichoke hearts, rinsed and squeezed dry, roughly chopped
• Pizza Crust

In a heavy saucepan, combine the cream, butter, and cream cheese over medium heat until melted together. Add in parmesan cheese, garlic, pesto and pepper; continue cooking for about 15 minutes or until thickened. On the baked pizza crust, pour the alfredo sauce and spread evenly. Top with spinach, artichokes, and cheese. Bake until cheese is bubbly and lightly browned.