Bacon Asparagus Cajun Pasta

This Bacon Asparagus Cajun Pasta is out of this world.  I know because I was having a heck of a time photographing it without eating it.  This creamy dreamy pasta is loaded with all kind of goodies…bacon, asparagus, garlic, spinach and a creamy Cajun Parmesan sauce that is to die for.

It will require a couple of pans but it can be completed in about 35 minutes.  So a workweek supper is not out of the question.  As a matter of fact I made it after work and photographed it as well.  It was gobbled up so quick around here.  Even my somewhat picky daughter asked for seconds.

 If you don’t like spinach substitute some mushrooms but you would add them to the pan about 2-3 minutes after adding the bacon to the pan. This Bacon Asparagus Cajun Pasta is a must try.  We absolutely love it and we hope you do too!

Bacon Asparagus Cajun Pasta

★★★★★

4.5 from 11 reviews

This creamy dreamy pasta is loaded with all kind of goodies…bacon, asparagus, garlic, spinach and a creamy Cajun Parmesan sauce that is to die for.

• Author: Beth Pierce
• Prep Time: 5
• Cook Time: 35
• Total Time: 40 minutes
• Yield: 4 servings 1x
• Category: pasta
• Method: stovetop
• Cuisine: Cajun

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Ingredients

• 8 ounces rigatoni pasta
• 4 slices uncured hickory smoked bacon coarsely chopped
• 12 stems asparagus rough ends removed and cut in bite size pieces
• 4–6 cloves garlic minced
• 8 cups fresh baby spinach
• 1/2 cup dry white wine
• 1 1/4 cups heavy cream
• 4 teaspoons Cajun spice
• 1 cup grated fresh Parmesan

Instructions

1. Cook pasta according to box instructions and drain well.
2. In large skillet over medium heat add bacon pieces. Cook for 8 minutes. Add asparagus and cook for 8 minutes. Reduce heat and add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add spinach and cook just until slightly wilted. Remove to plate.
3. Using same skillet pour in wine scraping bottom to remove browned bacon bits. Add cream, Cajun spice and simmer to desired thickness stirring frequently. Remove from heat and slowly add Parmesan cheese and stir until melted and smooth. Add bacon/asparagus mixture and drained rigatoni. Serve immediately.

Notes

You need to use fresh grated Parmesan not the stuff that comes in the can. That contains non-clumping additives that will not allow your cheese to melt correctly.

Keywords: Cajun pasta, bacon Cajun pasta, pasta, creamy pasta

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