Pasta with Asparagus

Pasta with Asparagus


2 pounds fresh asparagus, sliced diagonally into 1-inch pieces
1 pound very thin spaghetti
8 slices bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 cup sliced green onion
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup half-and-half cream
1/2 to 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

Cook asparagus in boiling salted water 3 minutes. Drain and set aside. cook spaghetti according to package directions. Drain and return to kettle to keep warm. Meanwhile, in a skillet, cook bacon until crisp. Remove to a paper towel. In bacon drippings, saute onion until soft. Add asparagus and pepper; heat through. Quickly toss together spaghetti, asparagus mixture, bacon, butter, cream and cheese. Serve immediately. Yield: 6-8 servings.