Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 12 slender asparagus spears, cut diagonally into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 1/2 cups yellow squash, cut into half rounds
  • 3/4 cup red pepper, diced
  • 1 cup packed arugula leaf, coarsely chopped
  • 3 scallions, sliced
  • 2 slices bacon, cooked crisp and diced
  • 12 ounces pasta (cooked, drained, rinsed and cooled)
  • 1 1/4 cups wisconsin Fontina cheese, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
  • 1/4 cup wisconsin parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1/2 cup Italian dressing
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, to taste
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, to taste

Method

  • In a nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic, asparagus, squash and red pepper; cook for 3 minutes, or until vegetables are crisp-tender, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in arugula, scallions and bacon; remove from heat.
  • In a large serving bowl, combine pasta, vegetables, Fontina, Parmesan, Italian dressing, salt and red pepper flakes; toss well and serve.