This is a delicious Tuscan carbonara pasta recipe with homemade bow tie pasta. Click here to view the video recipe for Tuscan Bow Tie Pasta Carbonara.

Tuscan Bow Tie Pasta Carbonara Ingredients

• 1 bunch asparagus cut tips 2 1/2 inches long and blanch
• 1/2 lb apple wood smoked bacon cooked (chopped in 1/2 inch squares)
• 2 tbsp garlic
• 1 large shallot (finely chopped)
• 1 qt of heavy whipping cream
• 2 cup plum tomatoes (cut in half)
• 2 grilled chicken breast
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 tbsp white pepper
• 1 tbsp salt

Directions

1. Reduce cream over medium heat
2. Add butter to pan and sauté bacon and chicken
3. Add garlic & shallots cook for about 2 minutes
4. Add 2/3 of cream
5. Add salt and white pepper
6. Add asparagus and tomatoes
7. Cook for about 2 minutes then add bow tie pasta
8. (Note: Add remaining cream if it seems too thick and cook for 1 more minute)

Rustic Ciabatta Loaf Ingredients

• 1 loaf of Ciabatta bread
• 2 tbsp garlic salt
• 2 cup 4-cheese mixture
• 1 cup parmesan cheese

Directions

1. Slice in half and sprinkle with olive oil
2. Sprinkle garlic salt on bread
3. Spread cheese and bake until golden brown and crusted

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