Fettuccine With Asparagus Bacon And Browned Bread Crumbs

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This is sooooo easy. You can change the asparagus for broccoli if you like. Be sure to just use the flowets (about 2 cups)

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Steps

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In large skillet , over medium heat , cook the bacon until crisp and brown , about 3-5 minutes.

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With slotted spoon , scoop browned bacon to paper towels to drain.

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Reserve drippings , wipe skillet clean add oil to skillet and heat 1 minute over medium heat.

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Dump in bread crumbs and pine nuts and cook , stirring until lightly browned , about 3 minutes.

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Transfer crumb mix to paper towels and wipe the skillet clean again.

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Add reserved bacon drippings to skillet and heat.

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Add garlic , parsley , and pepper and cook , stirring just until garlic turns golden , about 2 minutes.

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Add broth mixture and cook , stirring until mix thickens and no raw flour taste is found , about 5 minutes.

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Take skillet off heat cook fettuccine adding asparagus to the cooking water in the last 3 minutes before pasta is done drain well and dump into skillet mixture.

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Add cheese , reserved crumb mixture , and bacon and toss well.

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Serve with additional grated parmesan on top.

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Ingredients

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lean bacon, olive oil, white breadcrumb, pine nuts, garlic, parsley, ground black pepper, all-purpose flour, chicken broth, fettuccine pasta, asparagus spears, parmesan cheese