Pasta With Asparagus And Cherry Tomatoes

Name: Pasta With Asparagus And Cherry Tomatoes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 8 ounces short pasta, such as Nodi Marini; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 2 garlic cloves, (minced); 1 1/2 pounds thin asparagus, (trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces); Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 2 cups about 9 ounces cherry tomatoes; 1 cup shelled fresh peas, (or frozen); 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken stock; 1 cup grated Parmesan; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves

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Spring lends itself to dishes like this: a simple pasta dish loaded up with seasonal vegetables.

In Italy, it's common to keep recipes like this quite simple: head to the local market to find what's fresh and in season, and toss it in the pot for dinner that night. This dish is a great example of that sort of cooking - the flavors of the produce can really shine, and cooking them just enough helps them retain their crisp textures and vibrant taste.

Because this recipe is so simple, it can be easily adapted. Do more or less of certain vegetables - replace some of the asparagus with peas, or throw in some greens. Add pepper flakes or Calabrian chili paste for a kick, or brighten it up with a touch of lemon. Essentially, this recipe is a great blueprint for easy spring suppers.

You can’t beat that beautiful combo of red and green, either – doesn’t this dish just look like spring? You can use any pasta shape you like, but I'm especially partial to Nodi Marini (aka, sailor's knots) because all of those nooks and curves catch every bit of sauce and flavor.

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

15 minutes

Calories

495

Author:

Giada De Laurentiis

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Ingredients

8 ounces short pasta, such as Nodi Marini

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3 tablespoons olive oil

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2 garlic cloves, (minced)
1 1/2 pounds thin asparagus, (trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 cups about 9 ounces cherry tomatoes
1 cup shelled fresh peas, (or frozen)
1/2 cup low-sodium chicken stock
1 cup grated Parmesan

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2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves

Instructions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain the pasta, reserving about 1/2 cup of the pasta water.
In a large saute pan, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the asparagus, season with the salt and pepper, and cook for 3 minutes until slightly soft. Add the cherry tomatoes and peas. Cook for 2 minutes. Pour the chicken stock into the pan and bring the mixture to a simmer. Cook until the tomatoes start to burst and the stock is reduced by half, about 3 minutes.
Add the cooked pasta and 1/2 of the Parmesan to the large saute pan with the vegetables. Toss well, adding reserved pasta water, if needed, to loosen the pasta. Garnish with the remaining Parmesan and chopped basil.

Nutrition

per serving: Calories; 495

Amount/Serving % Daily Value

Carbs: 59 grams
Protein: 24 grams
Fat: 19 grams
Saturated Fat: 6 grams
Cholesterol: 22 milligrams
Sodium: 408 milligrams
Fiber: 8 grams
Sugar: 9 grams

nut free

vegetarian

6 reviews & comments

Elaine Karadeema - Jun 27

★★★★★

★★★★★

I just made this and it is delicious! I will be making it again. Thank you Giada!
Elaine Lindsey - Jun 09

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Absolutely loved this it was light and refreshing and perfect for dinner thank you for sharing will be making this again soon for a lunch with the girls❤️❤️❤️
FaithR - Jun 09

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★★★★★

Absolutely delicious. Will cook again and again. I used frozen shelled edamame too.
Cheryl Berns - Jun 09

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Delish! I swapped mushrooms for peas and added white wine to the sautéed vegetables. I’m a garlic lover so I used more.
Maria Bonaccorso - Jun 09

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★★★★★

So fragrant and pleasing to the eye. Tasty and different. Important to get the freshest ingredients possible!
Susan Klimas - Jun 09

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Tasty but seems to lack flavor.