tomato and asparagus carbonara

Name: Tomato and Asparagus Carbonara
Prep time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon(s) olive oil, extra virgin; 1 pound(s) asparagus, trimmed and cut in 1-inch pieces; 3 teaspoon(s) minced garlic; 1 pint(s) cherry tomatoes, halve; 1/2 cup(s) pecorino romano cheese, finely grated; 1/2 teaspoon(s) each kosher salt and fresh ground pepper; 1 large egg; 8 ounce(s) pkg. penne pasta; 1/4 cup(s) fresh basil leaves

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Pat Duran

Las Vegas, NV

Updated on Sep 9, 2012

This is a very versatile recipe I found on "cooking light"- the recipe calls for tomato and asparagus with the pasta - but you can try bell pepper, squash, string beans, onion or mushrooms. Adding some rotisserie chicken chunks or canned flaked tuna fish, is great too! This is a great family quick and easy recipe.

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prep time 25 Min

cook time

method Stove Top

yield 4 servings

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil, extra virgin
1 pound asparagus, trimmed and cut in 1-inch pieces
3 teaspoons minced garlic
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halve
1/2 cup pecorino romano cheese, finely grated
1/2 teaspoon each kosher salt and fresh ground pepper
1 large egg
8 ounces pkg. penne pasta
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves

How To Make tomato and asparagus carbonara

Step 1

Bring 3 qts. water to a boil in a large pan; while preparing the following: Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Add oil to pan to coat. Add asparagus, sauté 3 1/2 minutes. Add garlic sauté for another minute. Add tomatoes; cook for 6 more minutes, or until tomatoes are tender.

Step 2

Combine cheese, salt, pepper, and egg in a large bowl, stirring with a whisk.(don't worry about the raw egg - the heat from adding the hot pasta later will cook the egg, thickening it into a light, creamy sauce.)
Step 3

How add the pasta to the boiling water; cook about 8 minutes or until al dente. Drain and toss pasta immediately with egg mixture, tossing until sauce thickens.
Step 4

Divide pasta equally among 4 bowls. Sprinkle each serving with 1 Tablespoon basil. Serve immediately. Great served with a fruity white wine- apple juice for the kids.
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