INGREDIENTS
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3 quarts water
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1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
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1 pound (1-inch) diagonally cut trimmed asparagus
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3 garlic cloves, minced
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1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
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2 ounces pecorino Romano cheese, finely grated (about 1/2 cup)
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1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
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1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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1 large egg
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8 ounces uncooked penne pasta
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1/4 cup fresh basil leaves