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1️⃣ Prepare the ingredients
👉 Bring a pot of salted water to a boil.
👉 Mince the garlic and trim the hard stems of the asparagus. 👉 Remove the small leaves from the stems and cut the asparagus into three pieces.
2️⃣ Cooking the Pasta & Asparagus
👉 Cook the linguine for 12-14 minutes in boiling water.
👉 Add the asparagus to the pan 4 to 6 minutes before the end of cooking time.
👉 Reserve ½ ladle of the cooking water, then drain.
3️⃣ Preparing the Sauce
👉 Heat a dry sauté pan and fry the bacon for 6-7 minutes.
👉 Add the garlic and deglaze with the balsamic vinegar. Stir for 1 minute.
👉 Add the linguine, asparagus, ricotta, and half of the grated Gruyère cheese.
👉 Pour in the reserved cooking water and mix well. Heat for 1-2 minutes.
4️⃣ Plating & Serving
👉 Arrange the arugula in soup plates.
👉 Add the ricotta and asparagus linguine on top.
👉 Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with the remaining grated cheese.
✨ A creamy, balanced, and super-quick dish to prepare! 😋
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