Linguine With Asparagus, Parmesan, And Bacon

Total Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3 cups sliced asparagus (1-inch)
• 1 (9 ounce) package fresh linguine
• 4 bacon, slices (uncooked)
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 2 teaspoons bottled minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 2 cups cherry tomatoes
• 3/4 cup reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 cup pre-shredded parmesan cheese
• shaved parmesan cheese (optional)

Recipe

• 1 cook asparagus and pasta according to pasta package directions, omitting salt and fat.
• 2 drain and set aside.
• 3 cook bacon in a skillet over medium-high heat until crisp and cool slightly.
• 4 remove bacon from the pan, reserving 2 teaspoons drippings in pan.
• 5 crumble bacon.
• 6 add onion, garlic, and oregano to drippings in the pan and sauté 4 minutes or until onion is lightly browned.
• 7 add tomatoes and cook 2 minutes.
• 8 add broth and bring to a boil.
• 9 stir in butter, salt, and pepper and remove from heat.
• 10 place asparagus mixture in a large bowl and add tomato mixture and juice, tossing well.
• 11 top with bacon and shredded cheese.
• 12 garnish with shaved parmesan, if desired.