You’ll be delighted to do dinner with this recipe!

- 4 ounces bow tie pasta
- 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 clove garlic, finely minced
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon chicken soup base
- 2/3 cup heavy cream
- Salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 6 thin spears asparagus, diagonally cut into 2″ pieces, blanched
- 3 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley