Penne with Asparagus and Cherry Tomatoes (Spring)

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Total Time:
15 min
Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Yield:
4 to 6 servings
Level:
Easy
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Ingredients

  • 8 ounces penne pasta
  • 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
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken stock
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves

Directions

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.

Transfer the asparagus mixture to a large serving bowl. Add the cooked pasta and 1/2 of the Parmesan. Toss well, adding reserved pasta water, if needed, to loosen the pasta. Garnish with the remaining Parmesan and chopped basil.

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  • on April 11, 2013

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    So, so good! I absolutely LOVE garlic, so I used three large cloves in this dish. I realized during prep that I didn't actually have peas on hand, so I subbed sugar snap peas and it was delicious! Thanks for another great recipe Giada!

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  • on March 08, 2013

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    My family absolutely loves this dish. This is our friday night dinner during lent.i am making it now. The only thing different that i do is that I dont add the peas. Just never had them when making it, but it doesnt even need them. I also cook my asparagus untill it is soft, dont like it hard like that and i halve my tomatoes. They were too big to bite and get everything all at once. Everyone ask me for this recipe. You must try it.Yummy!!!!!

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  • on January 27, 2013

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    Quick, easy, and healthy. Even though there is no sauce there is tons of flavor from the garlic and the fresh basil. I love topping it with grilled chicken. My family loves it.

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