Linguine with Asparagus and Crispy Bacon, a Spring Symphony on Your Plate.
Welcome, lovers of good food! Today I take you on a journey of flavors that celebrates the freshness of spring and the deliciousness of tradition: Linguine with Asparagus and Crispy Bacon.

This dish is an ode to the simplicity and harmony of ingredients, perfect for a quick but tasty dinner, a sunny lunch, or a special occasion to share with your loved ones.
Imagine the delicacy of the asparagus, with their slightly herbal flavor and tender yet al dente texture, all wrapped in the creaminess of the asparagus stalks expertly flavored with Grana Padano.

Thought for you:

Linguine with Asparagus and Crispy Bacon

Cost: Economical
Preparation time: 5 Minutes
Portions: 4
Cooking methods: Boiling
Cuisine: Italian
Seasonality: Spring, Easter

Ingredients

16 asparagus
1.4 oz onion
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2.8 oz smoked bacon (diced)
1.4 oz grated Grana Padano
to taste salt
to taste pepper
to taste mint (leaves)
10.5 oz linguine

Linguine with Asparagus and Crispy Bacon

Steps

To prepare

The first thing to do is wash and trim the asparagus.
Remove the woody, lighter end and discard it, then with the middle part we’ll create a cream and stock by simply boiling them in water and salt for at least 10 minutes. Set the tips aside.
Once cooked, remove them from the pot, transfer them to a bowl, and blend with a little of their cooking water, adjust salt and pepper, and transfer to a large pan. Set aside.
Now let’s move on to the tips. In a small pan, add the onion and extra virgin olive oil and let the onion flavor lightly. Once golden, add the asparagus tips and a bit of the stalks’ cooking water, and cook for about 3 or 4 minutes.
Adjust salt and pepper and set aside.
Now toast the bacon, letting it sweat well without adding anything.
Put the pot of water for the pasta on the stove.
In the pan with the asparagus cream, add the tips,
And half of the sweated bacon.
When the pasta is al dente, add it to the pan with the sauce,
Along with the Grana Padano and mix on the heat,
Serve the pasta by adding the crispy bacon we had aside and a few mint leaves for freshness.
Here the linguine with asparagus and crispy bacon are ready, enjoy your meal.