Pasta with Asparagus

Ingredients

2 lb. fresh asparagus, sliced diagonally into 1-inch pieces

1 lb. very thin spaghetti

8 slices bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces

1/2 C. sliced green onion

1/2 tsp. black pepper

1/4 C. butter or margarine, softened

1/2 C. light cream

1/2-3/4 C. 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, sauté 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