Bacon And Asparagus Pasta - cooking recipe

Ingredients

13.25 oz fresh fettucine
1/4 cup olive oil
10.5 oz asparagus, woody ends snapped off, cut into 1 1/4 inch pieces
4 slices bacon, chopped
4.5 oz Parmesan cheese, grated, plus extra shaved, to serve

Preparation

Cook pasta in boiling, salted water for 4-5 mins, until al dente. Drain.
Meanwhile, heat 1 tbsp oil in a large frying pan over high heat. Saute asparagus for 2-3 mins, until tender. Set aside. Saute bacon in same pan for 2-3 mins, until crisp.
Add remaining oil, pasta, asparagus and Parmesan cheese. Season. Toss to combine. Serve sprinkled with shaved Parmesan.