TOMATO AND ASPARAGUS CARBONARA

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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.

Provided by Pat Duran

Categories     Pasta Sides

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 Tbsp olive oil, extra virgin
1 lb asparagus, trimmed and cut in 1-inch pieces
3 tsp minced garlic
1 pt cherry tomatoes, halve
1/2 c pecorino romano cheese, finely grated
1/2 tsp each kosher salt and fresh ground pepper
1 large egg
8 oz pkg. penne pasta
1/4 c fresh basil leaves

Steps:

  • 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.
  • 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.)
  • 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.
  • 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.

Bismil Baloch
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Meh.


Rejeb Abdellah
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Tried this recipe last night and it was a hit! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the asparagus and tomatoes added a nice touch of freshness. I will definitely be making this again.


Sweetee Endee
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This tomato and asparagus carbonara was a delightful twist on a classic dish. The asparagus added a fresh, springy texture and a pop of green color. The tomatoes gave the sauce a slightly tangy and sweet flavor. I also appreciated that the recipe use