Ingredients
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3 cups sliced asparagus (1-inch)
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1 (9 ounce) package fresh linguine
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4 bacon, slices (uncooked)
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1 cup chopped onion
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2 teaspoons bottled minced garlic
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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2 cups cherry tomatoes
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1 tablespoon butter
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon black pepper
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2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
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1/2 cup pre-shredded parmesan cheese
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shaved parmesan cheese
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3/4 cup reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth
Instructions
- Cook asparagus and pasta according to pasta package directions, omitting salt and fat.
- Drain and set aside.
- Cook bacon in a skillet over medium-high heat until crisp and cool slightly.
- Remove bacon from the pan, reserving 2 teaspoons drippings in pan.
- Crumble bacon.
- Add onion, garlic, and oregano to drippings in the pan and sauté 4 minutes or until onion is lightly browned.
- Add tomatoes and cook 2 minutes.
- Add broth and bring to a boil.
- Stir in butter, salt, and pepper and remove from heat.
- Place asparagus mixture in a large bowl and add tomato mixture and juice, tossing well.
- Top with bacon and shredded cheese.
- Garnish with shaved Parmesan, if desired.