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Pasta with Asparagus, Bacon, and Egg
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2
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Tbsp
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olive oil
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4
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ounces
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bacon, chopped
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1 1/2
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lb
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asparagus, cut into 2 inch pieces
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8
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ounces
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whole wheat pasta shells or ziti
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2
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eggs
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1/4
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cup
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Parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
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salt and pepper to taste
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1
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Bring a large pot of water to boil and salt it. In a large skillet, put the oil and bacon and cook on medium heat until the bacon browns and softens.
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2
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About 5 minutes later, add the asparagus and raise the heat a bit and cook to desired doneness (5-10 minutes). Cook the pasta to desired doneness.
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3
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Meanwhile, warm a large bowl and beat the eggs in it. Stir the bacon (along with the drippings) and asparagus into the eggs.
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4
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Drain the pasta and add to the asparagus mixture. Add parmesan cheese and black pepper.
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Servings: 4
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Cooking Times
Total Time: 30 minutes
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Nutrition Facts
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Serving size: 1/4 of a recipe (7.9 ounces).
Percent daily values based on the Reference Daily Intake (RDI) for a 2000 calorie diet.
Nutrition information calculated from recipe ingredients.
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Amount Per Serving
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Calories
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483.17
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Calories From Fat (46%)
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221.93
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% Daily Value
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Total Fat 24.81g
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38%
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Saturated Fat 7.2g
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36%
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Cholesterol 130.53mg
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44%
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Sodium 372.92mg
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16%
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Potassium 397.73mg
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11%
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Total Carbohydrates 47.01g
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16%
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Fiber 3.52g
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14%
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Sugar 2.14g
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Protein 18.31g
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37%
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Recipe Type: Main Dish
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