Description
This one-pot asparagus and bacon rigatoni recipe is a perfect middle-of-the-week dinner. Works up in 30 minutes. No baking, no separate boiling for the pasta. LITERALLY, one-pot and serve!
Ingredients
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- 4 slices thick-cut bacon [chopped] (See NOTES 1 for substitutes)
- 2 cloves garlic [Chopped]
- 1 lb. rigatoni (See NOTES 2 for substitutes)
- 2 1/2 cups chicken stock (See NOTES 3 for substitutes)
- 2 cups chopped asparagus [pieces should be about 1 1/2 inches in length if fresh or you can use frozen] (See NOTES 2 for substitutes)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 oz Softened Cream Cheese
- 1/4 cup 2% milk (optional) (See NOTES 4 for substitutes)
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan
- 1 teaspoon Salt (or to taste)
Instructions
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- In a large pot over medium heat, cook bacon pieces until crispy. Transfer to a plate/pan lined with a paper towel and drain half the fat.
- Add garlic to the pot and let cook until fragrant (About 1 minute)
- Add the chicken stock, Salt , and rigatoni. ***If you’re using fresh, uncooked Asparagus, add it now!****
- Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook until al dente, stirring every so often to help prevent sticking. *There should be a little broth left in the pot.*
- Add the Cream Cheese in chunks and stir until melted and covering the pasta.
- Add cooked asparagus to the pot and stir to combine with noodles. Cover and cook until tender, 2 minutes.
- Add in heavy cream, season with Salt (if needed) and black pepper, then stir until creamy (if it seems dry you can add the 2% milk, a couple of tablespoons at a time).
- Add most of the bacon back to the pot and stir.
- Top with remaining bacon and the Parmesan, and serve
Equipment
All-Clad D3 3-Ply Stainless Steel 8 Quart Stockpot
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- [Bacon] Any of these options should be heated/cooked first. Some may need oil, but I let you in the option if you do.
- Ham
- Chicken Breast
- Canned tuna
- [Asparagus] All of these can be added either fresh or frozen. If you add them Fresh, add them with the pasta, if you add frozen, add them with the cream cheese:
- Broccoli
- Sugar Snap Peas
- Green Beans are similar in size to the cut asparagus
- You can use any Short-cut pasta of your choice! If you want a healthier option… Check out Pete’s Pasta for 3 great options for High Protein Low Carb short-cut pastas (Use code: JENN and get $7.00 of your order).
- 1:1 ratio of Vegetable Broth (Use Code: JENNSMITH15 to 15% off at Gourmend)
- 1:1 ratio of any fat Milk OR additional Broth
Storage Details
This recipe will last about 3–5 days in the refrigerator stored in an airtight food-safe container.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One-Pot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 659.96
- Sugar: 7.09
- Sodium: 534.51
- Fat: 28.48
- Saturated Fat: 13.3
- Carbohydrates: 76.88
- Fiber: 4.07
- Protein: 23.31
- Cholesterol: 65.81