A fresh and flavorful lemon pasta dish with bacon and asparagus, perfect for spring. This recipe combines al dente spaghetti, crispy bacon, tender asparagus, and a light lemon-garlic sauce topped with fresh tomatoes and cheese.
1: Bring a large pot of water with salt to a boil & cook pasta.
2: Cook bacon until crispy, remove from pan and let cool on a paper towel.
3: Drain bacon grease from pan, leaving about 2 tablespoons.
4: Add asparagus and cook for 3 minutes; remove from pan.
5: Add chicken stock, garlic, red pepper flakes, and lemon juice; bring to a light simmer and cook for 5 minutes.
6: Add cherry tomatoes and cook for 1 minute.
7: Add pasta, bacon, and asparagus; toss and serve topped with shredded cheese and black pepper.
