Angel Hair Pasta with Creamy Asparagus Sauce |
|
 |
Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 6 |
|
A very decadent creamy Italian pasta dish. You could substitute spagetti if you can't find angel hair pasta. Ingredients:
1 tablespoon olive oil |
8 green shallots, chopped |
4 cloves garlic, crushed |
1/4 cup vermouth or 1/4 cup dry white wine |
2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped |
2 tablespoons flat leaf parsley, chopped |
2 teaspoons fresh oregano, chopped |
600 ml cream |
1 cup roasted sweet pepper, drained and sliced |
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated |
500 g angel hair pasta |
4 bunches asparagus, chopped |
Directions:
1. Heat the oil in a pan and add the garlic and shallots.
2. Cook until tender.
3. Add vermouth and herbs.
4. Simmer uncovered for about 5 minutes until the liquid is almost all evaporated.
5. Add cream and peppers and simmer about 5 minutes.
6. Remove from the heat and stir in parmesan.
7. Steam the asparagus until just tender and add to the sauce.
8. Cook the angel hair pasta in a large pot of boiling water until al dente.
9. Drain the pasta and add it to the asparagus sauce.
10. Toss it through gently until well combined.
11. Place in a large serving dish to serve or on individual plates.
|
|