Pasta Con Asparagi Recipe

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Pasta con asparagi is a recipe for a pasta dish with asparagus.

Yields1 Serving
Prep Time15 minsCook Time40 minsTotal Time55 mins
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 1 lb asparagus, tips and tender stalks, washed and broken into 1/2 inch pieces
 2 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
 6 T olive oil or butter
 1 sprig fresh oregano, leaves chopped, or 1/4 t dried oregano
 chili pepper, to taste (optional)
 and freshly ground pepper
 1 lb tagliatelle, spaghetti or spaghettini


1

Lighty brown the garlic and chili pepper in oil or butter over medium heat.

2

Add the asparagus, the oregano, salt and pepper to taste and 2 or 3 tablespoons of water and simmer till asparagus is cooked through. Add more water if necessary; do not let it dry out.

3

Meanwhile, cook the pasta. When done, drain, reserving a 1/4 cup of the cooking liquid.

4

Transfer to a warm bowl.

5

Check for seasoning and if you wish add a tablespoon of cooking liquid at a time till desired moisture is achieved.

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Ingredients

 1 lb asparagus, tips and tender stalks, washed and broken into 1/2 inch pieces
 2 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
 6 T olive oil or butter
 1 sprig fresh oregano, leaves chopped, or 1/4 t dried oregano
 chili pepper, to taste (optional)
 and freshly ground pepper
 1 lb tagliatelle, spaghetti or spaghettini

Directions

1

Lighty brown the garlic and chili pepper in oil or butter over medium heat.

2

Add the asparagus, the oregano, salt and pepper to taste and 2 or 3 tablespoons of water and simmer till asparagus is cooked through. Add more water if necessary; do not let it dry out.

3

Meanwhile, cook the pasta. When done, drain, reserving a 1/4 cup of the cooking liquid.

4

Transfer to a warm bowl.

5

Check for seasoning and if you wish add a tablespoon of cooking liquid at a time till desired moisture is achieved.

Pasta Con Asparagi Recipe

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