PASTA WITH ARTICHOKE HEARTS

PASTA WITH ARTICHOKE HEARTS image

Yield 6-8 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2-4 cans well drained, coarsley chopped artichoke hearts
6-8 slices of bacon., chopped
2-4 TBSP butter
1/2 cup diagonally sliced green onions, with parts of green tops
1-2 cups, plus, heavy cream
1/2 cup plus grated parmesean
Minced parsley, I have used dry, but fresh is better
Fresh ground pepper
1/2 to 1 pound spaghetti cooked al dente, and drained

Steps:

In a large skillet, cook the bacon until crisp. Drain on paper towels. Pour off all but 2 TBSP bacon grease. Melt butter with the bacon grease. Add green onions and cook until tender, about 3-5 minutes. Add the cream, parmesean, parsley, and pepper. Heat through then add the artichokes and heat.Toss with spaghetti and top with crumbled baco and serve with additional cheese. (Add additional cream if too thick. You can also substitute asparagus for the artichokes.)