Crisp bright green asparagus and sweet red cherry tomatoes tossed with farfalle (bow tie) pasta makes a colorful and delightful spring supper. Serve with some crusty bread or a green salad on the side.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup minced shallots
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 1 pound of medium asparagus spears, chopped into 1 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 12 ounces farfalle (bow tie) pasta
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, finely chopped
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
Preparation:
Heat oil in a large skillet over a medium-high heat. Add garlic and shallots and cook for two minutes. Reduce heat to medium and add tomatoes; sauté until very soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in asparagus pieces and cook until bright green, about 2 minutes. Stir in basil and sprinkle with pepper.
Meanwhile, cook pasta according to directions on package. Drain, reserving a little liquid. Add pasta and reserved liquid into a large pasta bowl. Add asparagus and tomato mixture, sprinkle cheese and toss well.
Serves 6.
Per Serving: Calories 280, Calories from Fat 44, Total Fat 5g (sat 1.1g), Cholesterol 3mg, Sodium 84mg, Carbohydrate 48.1g, Fiber 4.2g, Protein 10.9g
