Spring Linguine Recipe | Food Network

Ingredients

• 8 ounces linguine, fine
• 2 quarts salted water
• 1/4 cup finely chopped bacon or pancetta or
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 scallions, thinly sliced
• 8 to 12 ounces fresh asparagus, peeled and cut diagonally into 1/2 inch slices
• 1 tablespoonful each of lemon juice and unsalted butter
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup crumbled fresh goat's or farmer's cheese
• 2 tablespoons sliced pitted cured black olives