Linguine with bacon and fresh herbs

A hearty , savory main dish

Ingredients

1 stick butter or margarine, 1/8 cup xtra virgin olive oil, a couple cloves/ garlic (minced), fresh parsley & fresh basil (1/4 cup ea.), 8 oz bacon, salt and pepper to taste.

Fry the bacon till crisp. Then, dice the bacon.

Boil the linguine and drain.

Saute all the other ingredients on med.-low until garlic browns lightly.

Pour the sauté mixture over the linguine and stir. Then, add the crisp bacon on top and serve!

This is a very hearty dish. I serve it with a light dessert.