Mushroom & Asparagus One-Pot Pasta

Name: Mushroom & Asparagus One-Pot Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: European, Italian, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 lb. White Or Baby Bella Mushrooms, Sliced; 12 oz. weight Bowtie Pasta; 4 cloves Garlic, Smashed And Peeled And Then Thinly Sliced; 1/2 tsp. Kosher Salt; 1/4 tsp. Black Pepper; 2 tbsp. Olive Oil; 3 1/2 c. Water; 1 lb. Asparagus, Ends Trimmed And Cut Into 6 Or 8 Even Pieces; 2 tbsp. Salted Butter; 1/4 c. Heavy Cream; Freshly Grated Parmigiano-Reggiano Cheese, For Serving; Cooked Bacon, Crumbled, For Serving (optional)