LINGUINE WITH ASPARAGUS, BACON, AND ARUGULA

Linguine with Asparagus, Bacon, and Arugula image

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!

Provided by Asiangirl

Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork

Time 40m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 pound linguine, uncooked
⅓ pound sliced bacon, cut in half
⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
½ pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1 (5 ounce) package baby arugula leaves
¼ cup fresh lemon juice

Steps:

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.
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.
Add pasta to skillet. Turn flame off. Toss with arugula, lemon juice, and bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 619.3 calories, Carbohydrate 70.5 g, Cholesterol 20.6 mg, Fat 30.9 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 17.4 g, SaturatedFat 7.1 g, Sodium 265.6 mg, Sugar 4.7 g