Linguine With Chick Peas and Bacon
By: Fritz Nordengren
Published: Friday, April 29, 2011 - 9:20am

Ingredients




4 ounces linguini (dry)
1/2 cup cooked chick peas
1 slice bacon (black peppered bacon is a favorite)
 cup olive oil
1/4 diced red pepper (optional)
as desired parmesan or asiago cheese

Preparation

1 If not done prior, soak and boil the Chick Peas according to instructions on package. 2 Boil water for linguini and cook according to package directions.  Drain linguini. 3 In small skillet, brown bacon.  Remove bacon to paper towel to dry and drain bacon fat. 4 In skillet, add 1/3 cup olive oil.  Heat until warm, add chick peas and heat until warm. 5 Crumble bacon  and optional red pepper and add to olive oil and chickpea mixture and toss with cooked drained linguini.  Top with dry parmesan or asaigo chese

About


This is an easy and quick dish, especially if you keep Chick Peas on hand.  I'll make a pound of chick peas and keep them in the refrigerator to mix with salads and other dishes The vegan option allows you to omit the bacon and it's still flavorful and a good lunch or dinner.