Make An Asparagus And Garlic Pasta
I'm really enjoying the feeling of freedom that I get heading to my farmers' market with no plans for dinner. I just see what is on offer, and the choice is getting better each week.
There was no question that asparagus was going to be the main feature of dinner, but I had to make a decision about how to serve it.
This asparagus was so young and tender that I really didn't want to make some elaborate dish that would hide the delicate flavor.
In the end, I just sautéed it in olive oil with some garlic and put it on pasta, but you could have it as a side dish cooked this way as well. Sometimes the simplest dinners are the best.
Asparagus and Garlic Pasta Recipe
- Extra virgin olive oil for sautéing
- 2 bulbs of garlic, sliced or 2 cloves of garlic, chopped finely
- 12 spears of asparagus, broken into 2-inch pieces
- Parmesan cheese
- Chives for garnish
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooked pasta for two
1. Heat oil in a small saucepan and add garlic. Cook for a few minutes until it begins to soften. Add asparagus and stir to coat with olive oil. Add salt and pepper to taste. Cook until asparagus is tender, about 5 minutes.
2. Spoon over pasta. Add Parmesan cheese and chives for garnish.
Difficulty level: Easy
