GEMELLI WITH ASPARAGUS, MOZZARELLA, AND BACON
Asparagus retains its character even when paired with flavorful ingredients, like the bacon used to give depth to this simple pasta dish.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Pork Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Snap off and discard the tough ends of the asparagus. Cut the asparagus into 1-inch pieces on the bias; set aside. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until bacon is crisp and all the fat has been rendered, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove the bacon from pan, and drain on paper towels. Crumble the cooked bacon, and set aside. Remove skillet from heat.
- Add the pasta to the boiling water, and cook until al dente, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain pasta in a colander; set aside.
- Meanwhile, discard all but 1/4 cup bacon fat, and return the skillet to medium heat. Add the asparagus and the red-pepper flakes to the skillet. Cook until the asparagus is lightly browned. Drain the pasta, and add to skillet with the crumbled bacon, and the marjoram; season with salt. Toss together until combined and heated through. Remove the skillet from the heat.
- Add the mozzarella, and toss to combine. Divide the pasta among six plates. Garnish each serving with a grind of black pepper, and serve immediately.
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Charlie Jones
cj89@hotmail.co.ukI'm not sure about this recipe. The combination of flavors seems a bit odd.
shoaib abbasi
a.shoaib14@yahoo.comI can't wait to try this recipe! It looks so delicious.
Jaam zeeshan
j.z46@yahoo.comThis recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again.
K W
w@hotmail.frI made this dish for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures.
K C (KLC)
c@hotmail.comI followed the recipe exactly and the pasta turned out perfectly. The asparagus was crisp and the mozzarella was melted and gooey. The sauce was also very flavorful.
Hasnain Pathan
pathan.h45@yahoo.comThis was a quick and easy meal to make. The pasta cooked in no time and the sauce was simple to prepare. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a quick and tasty weeknight meal.
Solle Ali
solle-ali31@yahoo.comI'm not a big fan of asparagus, but I loved this dish! The mozzarella and bacon were a great combination and the sauce was flavorful.
rakib miya
r_m52@hotmail.comThis dish was amazing! The asparagus was so tender and the mozzarella and bacon were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again and again.
William Gilchrist
g_william63@hotmail.comThe pasta was overcooked and the sauce was too thin. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.
Nayaram Chaulagain
chaulagain@yahoo.comThis recipe was a bit bland for my taste. I added some garlic and Italian seasoning to the sauce and it was much better.
Leila Rivera
leilar@gmail.comI substituted sun-dried tomatoes for the asparagus and it was still delicious. The mozzarella and bacon were a great combination.
Md mahafus Khan
md-m@hotmail.comThis was a quick and easy weeknight meal. The pasta cooked in no time and the sauce was flavorful. I added some extra red pepper flakes for a little spice.
Tigist Hailu
h.tigist85@gmail.comI followed the recipe exactly and the pasta turned out great. The asparagus was crisp and the mozzarella was melted and gooey. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Taylor Guffin
t40@aol.comThis dish was a hit with my family! The asparagus was perfectly cooked and the mozzarella and bacon added a delicious flavor. I will definitely be making this again.