found some asparagus for $1.79 per lb. couldn't resist so...Any tube like pasta would work here. I used penne as I already had it on hand.
8-oz. penne
1-lb. asparagus, trimmed and cut on a diagonal into about 1 inch pieces
3-tab. evoo
4-cloves garlic, minced
ground black pepper to taste salt
3-oz smoked mozzarella, diced about 1/2c.
4-oz. proscuitto, cut into strips crosswise
3-4 Tab. sliced fresh basil
Bring a pot of salted water to boil. Add penne and cook about 5-7 min. or til it is as firm as you prefer. Add asparagus, cook about 2 min or til crisp tender.Drain pasta but save about a cup of the cooking water.
In large skillet heat oil over med heat. Add garlic and saute til you just smell it.Add pasta and asparagus a little salt and pepper and the 1 c. of cooking water and toss to coat. Take skillet off heat, add mozzarella, proscuitto and basil, toss, season with more salt and pepper and a light drizzle of evoo..Serve and enjoy
kadesma
8-oz. penne
1-lb. asparagus, trimmed and cut on a diagonal into about 1 inch pieces
3-tab. evoo
4-cloves garlic, minced
ground black pepper to taste salt
3-oz smoked mozzarella, diced about 1/2c.
4-oz. proscuitto, cut into strips crosswise
3-4 Tab. sliced fresh basil
Bring a pot of salted water to boil. Add penne and cook about 5-7 min. or til it is as firm as you prefer. Add asparagus, cook about 2 min or til crisp tender.Drain pasta but save about a cup of the cooking water.
In large skillet heat oil over med heat. Add garlic and saute til you just smell it.Add pasta and asparagus a little salt and pepper and the 1 c. of cooking water and toss to coat. Take skillet off heat, add mozzarella, proscuitto and basil, toss, season with more salt and pepper and a light drizzle of evoo..Serve and enjoy
kadesma