Ingredients: (Serves 4)  

500g/1 lb 2oz pasta

225g/8oz asparagus, cut into pieces (inch long)

200g/7oz bacon bits

Jar of tomato pasta sauce (500ml)

250ml/9fl oz fresh cream

2 tbsp chopped parsley

Salt

Method:

1. Cook the pasta according to packet instructions.

2. Cook the asparagus pieces in boiling water for a few mins until just tender; drain (If you are using asparagus from a jar or tin, you don’t have to cook it).

3. Heat a non-stick pan and fry the bacon for 4 min until crispy.

4. Add asparagus, tomato sauce and cream, stir well and simmer for 5 mins.

5. Take off the heat, stir in the chopped parsley and pasta, season to taste and serve.