BLT-Linguine

Ingredients

• 3 slices bacon
• 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 cups shredded lettuce
• 2 cups diced tomatoes
• 4 ounces uncooked linguine
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

1. Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp. Remove from pan and set aside.
2. Add onion to the same skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper and cook for another minute.
3. Add lettuce and tomatoes and cook until lettuce is wilted, about 3 minutes.
4. Meanwhile, cook linguine according to package directions.
5. Combine bacon, lettuce, and tomato mixture with the cooked linguine and toss to combine.
6. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and serve.

Interesting Facts

• Linguine is a type of pasta that is similar to spaghetti, but it is thinner and flatter.
• The BLT is a classic sandwich that originated in the United States.
• The word “linguine” comes from the Italian word for “little tongues”.