Praline Pumpkin Mousse

MOUSSE Whisk 2 min cup cold milk, 15 oz can plain pumpkin, 2-3.4 oz pkg JELL-O Vanilla Instant Pudding,
1-1/4 tsp. pumpkin pie spice (will be thick), add 2 c thawed COOL WHIP. Chill in footed dessert glasses 4 hours.
SPRINKLE w/ Praline just before serving.
PRALINE 1/2 cup chp PLANTERS Pecans, Tb melted butter, 1/3 c br/sugar.
ASPARAGUS BACON PASTA

METHOD Saute small diced onion/1/2 c diced bacon/olive oil (bacon is crispy/onions translucent);
add 1/2 tea gar/powder halfway through. Add 3/4 c white wine; cook down a bit on high (alcohol aroma dwindles).
Add lge can crushed Redpack tomatoes. S/p; add bit sugar, thyme; stir well. Simmer 20 min.
Stir in 1/4 c h/cream; adjust seasoning. Add cooked asparagus, drained pasta; toss together.