Bacon, Arugula, and Goat Cheese Linguini

Cook the linguini in salted, boiling water according to package directions. When done, drain and immediately toss with 1 TBSP olive oil.

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until golden and crisp.

Reduce heat to low, add the garlic, and cook until it just begins to brown.

Add 3 TBSP olive oil, the vinegar, cooked linguini and arugula to the skillet. Heat until warmed through and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Place the bread crumbs in a shallow dish. Coat the goat cheese pieces in olive oil and roll them in the bread crumbs.

Place the breaded goat cheese rounds on a baking sheet and bake for about 4 minutes or until cheese is warm and slightly bubbling around the edges.

To serve, divide the pasta mixture evenly between 3 plates or shallow pasta bowls and top each serving with a piece of baked goat cheese.