Sizzling Herb Pasta With White Beans and Crisp Smoked Bacon | Oregonian Recipes

Ingredients

• Zest of 1 large lemon, grated or minced
• 1 large clove garlic, pressed
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 can (15 ounces) white beans, drained and rinsed (about 1-1/2 cups)
• 4 to 6 thick smoked bacon slices (4 to 6 ounces uncooked), cut crosswise into 1- to 2-inch pieces
• 12 to 14 ounces dried fusilli
• 1-1/2 cups coarsely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
• 1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh sage
• 2 to 3 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh rosemary
• Coarse kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• Grated Romano cheese, for serving