Ingredients

  • 1/2 teaspoons Salt (For Cooking The Pasta)
  • 2 cups Dry Mini Bow Tie Pasta
  • 3 Tablespoons Butter
  • 1 Lemon, Juiced
  • 1/4 teaspoons Garlic Powder
  • 1/4 teaspoons Dried Red Pepper Flakes
  • 5 dashes Ground Black Pepper
  • 6 dashes Salt (or Salt To Taste)
  • 1 cup Light Cream
  • 1/4 cups Cooked Crumbled Bacon Pieces
  • 2 Tablespoons Capers
  • 1/2 cups Chopped Fresh Asparagus
  • 3 Drizzles Of Olive Oil

Method

  • In a large pan, boil water and add salt.
  • Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions for al dente.
  • Drain and set aside.
  • Heat a large skillet on low to medium heat and add the butter.
  • Continuously stir as the butter melts.
  • Continue to stir as the butter starts to foam and turn a golden color.
  • Then add the lemon juice, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper.
  • Stir together.
  • Add the cream, bacon, capers and stir.
  • Taste test the sauce and add more salt if needed.
  • Add the cooked pasta and stir so the pasta is coated with the cream sauce.
  • Top with the asparagus and olive oil.
  • Serve while hot.