fusilli-with-asparagus-and-bacon-106521.json

{
    "directions": [
        "Cook bacon in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat, stirring occasionally, until browned and crisp, about 6 minutes. Transfer bacon with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain. Pour off all but 2 tablespoons fat from skillet, then add oil and onion to skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is golden, about 4 minutes.",
        "Add asparagus and saut\u00e9, stirring, until crisp-tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.",
        "While onion is cooking, cook pasta in a 6- to 8-quart pot of boiling salted water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta cooking water and drain pasta in a colander.",
        "Return pasta to pot along with asparagus mixture, 1/2 cup pasta cooking water, and cheese. Add remaining 1/2 cup cooking water to skillet and deglaze by boiling, stirring and scraping up brown bits, 1 minute. Add to pasta and toss over moderately low heat until combined well, about 30 seconds.",
        "Serve pasta sprinkled with bacon and with additional cheese on the side."
    ],
    "ingredients": [
        "4 ounces sliced bacon, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces",
        "2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil",
        "1 medium onion, finely chopped",
        "1 1/2 pounds asparagus, trimmed and cut on a long diagonal into 1/2-inch-thick slices",
        "1 pound fusilli (short corkscrew pasta)",
        "1/2 cup finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano (1 1/2 oz) plus additional for serving"
    ],
    "language": "en-US",
    "source": "www.epicurious.com",
    "tags": [
        "Pasta",
        "Saut\u00e9",
        "Quick & Easy",
        "Parmesan",
        "Bacon",
        "Asparagus",
        "Spring",
        "Gourmet"
    ],
    "title": "Fusilli with Asparagus and Bacon",
    "url": "http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/fusilli-with-asparagus-and-bacon-106521"
}