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Old 06-01-2005, 07:51 PM   #1
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Farfalle With Asparagus And Cherry Tomatoes

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 (I used asiago cheese b/c it is my favorite and it makes me smile) Ha!
  • 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 and empty into in a large pasta bowl. Add asparagus and tomato mixture, sprinkle cheese and toss well.














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Old 06-02-2005, 11:11 AM   #2
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Wow, I bet that is beautiful on the plate too. Thanks abj.
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