Bacon & Asparagus Carbonara Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
• 1 Tbsp. olive oil
• Salt and black pepper
• 8 oz. linguine
• 8 oz. thick-sliced bacon, diced
• 1 Tbsp. minced fresh garlic
• ¼ cup dry white wine
• 2 eggs, room temperature
• ½ cup grated pecorino
• ¼ cup heavy cream
• 1 Tbsp. minced lemon zest
• Pinch of red pepper flakes
• ½ cup sliced scallions