added this 7 years ago
Asparagus and Sun Dried Tomato Pasta
What you need:
16 ounces pasta (I like bow ties)
1 bunch asparagus, cut into 1 inch pieces
1/2 cup olive oil
2-3 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes
1 pinch red pepper flakes
black pepper, to taste
What you do:
1. Boil pasta according to package directions. While pasta is cooking, steam asparagus until barely tender.
2. In a large skillet, cook garlic in olive oil, and add asparagus, tomatoes, and red pepper flakes.
3. When heated, combine with cooked pasta, sprinkle with black pepper, and enjoy.
Preparation Time:
20 min
Cooking Time:
Servings:
4
SO HOW'D IT GO?
very easy and tasty. i added only enough oil to cover the asparagus and tomatoes because i don't like that really "heavy" feeling. i added some chopped pecans to the final dish.