Springtime Asparagus Pasta Toss

Ingredients

• 8  asparagus cut into 1/2-inch pieces, blanched
• 4 slices oscar mayer bacon chopped
• 0.3 tsp pepper red crushed
• 2 cups farfalle pasta uncooked (bow-tie pasta)
• 0.3 cup 1/4 cup kraft zesty italian dressing italian kraft
• 1 cup onions chopped
• 2 Tbsp parmesan cheese grated kraft
• 4  plum tomatoes chopped
• 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded kraft

Equipment

• frying pan

Directions

1. Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt; keep warm.
2. Heat dressing in large skillet on medium-high heat.
3. Add bacon and onions; cook 8 to 10 min. or until bacon is crisp and onions are tender.
4. Add asparagus, tomatoes and red pepper; cook 5 min. or until asparagus is crisp-tender.
5. Drain pasta. Immediately toss with vegetable mixture and mozzarella.
6. Sprinkle with Parmesan.