Linguine With Chick Peas and Bacon

Ingredients: as desired parmesan or asiago cheese,1 slice bacon (black peppered bacon is a favorite),1/2 cup cooked chick peas,4 ounces linguini (dry),1/3 cup olive oil
Instructions:

1. If not done prior, soak and boil the Chick Peas according to instructions on package.Boil water for linguini and cook according to package directions.
2. Drain linguini.In small skillet, brown bacon.
3. Remove bacon to paper towel to dry and drain bacon fat.In skillet, add 1/3 cup olive oil.
4. Heat until warm, add chick peas and heat until warm.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

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