Pasta with Asparagus
Pasta with Asparagus; a simple dish but a wonderful way to enjoy asparagus which is in season right now.
Foto: SkinnytasteIngredients
- 1 lb thin asparagus (cut into 2" pieces (tough ends trimmed))
- 6 oz uncooked pasta such as Ronzoni Smart Taste or Dreamfields
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic (crushed)
- salt and fresh cracked pepper
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
Steps
In a large pot boil 4 cups water with salt.
When boiling, add asparagus and cook 3-5 minutes, until tender crisp.
Drain asparagus in colander reserving 1 cup liquid before draining.
Fill pot with salted water, cover and boil for pasta.
When water boils cook pasta according to package directions for al dente.
Meanwhile, in a sauté pan heat olive oil.
Add garlic and cook until golden, add asparagus, salt and pepper and sauté about 1-2 minutes, tossing with oil and garlic.
In a small bowl combine egg yolk, Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, 1/4 cup reserved asparagus liquid, salt and pepper.
Mix well.
After pasta is drained return to pot and mix with egg mixture.
Cook on medium-low about 2 minutes, until sauce thickens and sticks to pasta.
Toss in asparagus and mix well.
Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
If pasta seems too dry add more reserved liquid a tablespoon at a time.
Serve with additional grated cheese.
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