yield: 4 servings

-4 slices thick cut, smoky bacon, chopped

-1 bunch asparagus, stalks peeled if needed, washed, cut into

- ½" pieces, reserving tips

-2 cloves garlic, finely chopped

-Salt

-¼ c. dry white wine

-2 c. low sodium chicken or vegetable broth

-½ pound farfalle (bow tie) pasta

-1 c. chopped tomatoes

-1 c. freshly grated Parmesan cheese

-Freshly ground pepper

Bring a large pot of water and a pinch of salt to a boil while the sauce is being prepared.
When water comes to a boil, add farfalle, stir and cook, until al dente. Drain pasta through a colander and drizzle a little olive oil over the pasta and season with salt. Stir and reserve.

In a medium sauté pan over medium heat, add the bacon and cook, stirring frequently, until the fat is rendered and it is crisp and golden brown. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon to a bowl lined with paper towels. Reserve.

In the remaining fat, sauté the asparagus stalks with a pinch of salt until just tender, about 2 minutes. Add the garlic, stir to combine and saute until fragrant, 1 minute.

Add wine and scrape bottom of pan to remove any browned bits. Simmer to reduce wine by half and add broth. Bring to a simmer, add asparagus tips and adjust seasoning with salt and freshly ground pepper. Add the seasoned pasta to the pan along with ¾ of the Parmesan cheese. Stir or toss the pasta to combine all ingredients. Serve immediately garnished with freshly ground pepper and remaining cheese.

Recipe provided by: Chef Shellie Kark
KitchenCUE
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What did we learn today?

1) A quick, healthy meal can be made in less than 20 minutes!

2) When using your knife: relax your shoulders
treat the knife as an extension of your arm
choke up on the handle
use the rocking motion, cutting away from you

3) Asparagus are a spring vegetable and quick very quickly. For asparagus with thin stalks bend them to snap off the tough bottom. For asparagus with thicker stalks use a peeler to remove the tough outer layer of the bottom of the stalk.

4) Season with a pinch of salt after adding a new ingredient to elevate it's flavor

5) Please substitute the ingredients you like: red peppers,corn,
green beans,red onions,mushrooms; top with sliced grilled chicken, shrimp or a nice piece of fish.

If you have a recipe you want to have Kirk and Shellie make for you, email us at kirkskitchen@9news.com.