A must try, this recipe combines sauteed asparagus, bacon, and arugula with linguine; a special bright flavor comes from fresh lemon juice. It's simple and tasty!
Preparation Time
20 mins
Cooking Time
20 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Calories
619 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Add pasta, and cook until al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain, and set aside.
Step 2
Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until browned and crisp. Remove to paper towels. Pour olive oil into skillet, and stir in garlic and asparagus. Cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Step 3
Add pasta to skillet. Turn flame off. Toss with arugula, lemon juice, and bacon.
Ingredients
¼ cup fresh lemon juice
⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1 (5 ounce) package baby arugula leaves
1 pound linguine, uncooked
⅓ pound sliced bacon, cut in half
½ pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1/2 inch pieces
