Recipe: Roasted Asparagus and Mushroom Linguine with bacon

I posted this picture to Facebook a couple of weeks ago and forgot to document the step by step process... When I got the opportunity to make it again I figured it would be a good recipe to post.

I have made this a few times now and it's been a hit! Roasted Asparagus and Mushroom Linguine with Bacon.

My phone was full so I wasn't able to show pictures before I roasted the veggies.

First I cut up the veggies, the asparagus and mushrooms. I chop the the bottom inch and half to two inches off the bottom of the asparagus and toss out (generally speaking it's tough to chew) the mushrooms I cut in half and then chop into five pieces (They were HUGE mushrooms). I put a little olive oil on a baking sheet and toss the veggies on. I season with a little sea salt and course pepper.




My roasted veggies. I put in the oven for about 30 mins on 425 degrees. Then I chop the bacon into half inch pieces. I use about 1/2 package of low sodium bacon.



While the veggies are roasting I make my bacon.



Once the bacon is done I pull it out of the skillet. I pull out the bacon I pour all but about 1-2 table spoons out of the skillet. * Those veggies got thrown back into the skillet before I poured out the excess bacon grease so just ignore those.

I start the water for my noodles. I use fresh noodles so they only take a minute or two to cook, make sure to add salt to your boiling water before adding the noodles to the pot.

Next I put my roasted veggies in the skillet to crisp up a little while my noodles finish cooking. I also add garlic (chopped or pressed) and onion powder (again if you like onions use fresh)



I finish by adding the noodles, some pasta water and bacon to the skillet and toss it a few times with some fresh Parmesan cheese.

Ta da! So yummy! 

Recipe:

2 packages of the fresh linguine pasta (found in the refrigerated section)

1/2 package of low sodium bacon (or more if you are a bacon lover or want to indulge!)

Asparagus and Mushrooms whatever amount you want 

2-3 Cloves of Garlic

About 1/2 cup of fresh Parmesan cheese

Seasonings:

Sea Salt

Onion powder (Fresh onion works)

Black Pepper

*Again, I don't measure seasonings. Put some in and taste, if it needs a little more add it. Don't be afraid to flavor! 

My husband hosted a Sibling dinner (there are Nine including him, four showed up) I made this for them thinking there would be leftovers and there was a tiny bowl I had for lunch. Everyone seemed to enjoy it.

We also had salad and had Brownies for dessert. I'm not a baker the brownies are from a box. 

Also...If you haven't tried the Fresh Garden's Crispy Jalapenos on your salad you are missing out! We put them on our salads and also burgers! So tasty!