Weight Watchers Creamy Pasta with Asparagus and Bacon

Ingredients:

• 8 oz whole wheat or high-fiber pasta
• 1 lb fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into bite-sized pieces
• 4 slices lean bacon, chopped
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup fat-free Greek yogurt
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• Zest of 1 lemon
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

1. Cook Pasta:
   • Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. Cook Bacon and Asparagus:
   • In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the chopped bacon until crispy. Remove the bacon from the skillet and set it aside.
   • In the same skillet, add the asparagus and cook for about 3-5 minutes or until tender-crisp. Remove the asparagus and set it aside with the bacon.
3. Saute Onion and Garlic:
   • In the same skillet, add chopped onion and minced garlic. Saute until the onion is softened.
4. Prepare Creamy Sauce:
   • Reduce the heat to low and stir in the fat-free Greek yogurt, grated Parmesan cheese, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Mix until well combined.
5. Combine Pasta, Asparagus, and Bacon:
   • Add the cooked pasta, asparagus, and bacon to the skillet. Toss everything together until the pasta is coated in the creamy sauce.
6. Season:
   • Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Adjust the seasoning as needed.
7. Serve:
   • Serve the creamy pasta with asparagus and bacon in bowls, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.