Penne Pasta With Asparagus Sauce |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 35 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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This is an absolutely fabulous pasta side dish I created to go along with my scallops in white wine sauce. It really highlights the scallops. Hope you enjoy!! Ingredients:
1 lb fresh asparagus |
1 tablespoon lemon, zest of, finely grated |
1/4 cup olive oil |
1 lb penne pasta |
3/4 cup grated parmasean-reggiano cheese |
2 tablespoons fresh finely chopped parsley |
Directions:
1. Cut the asparagus into one inch pieces; reserving the tips.
2. Cook asparagus in 5 quarts of water until very tender 6-8 minutes.
3. Reserve the water by using a slotted spoon to remove the asparagus to a colander.
4. Put the drained asparagus in a food processor.
5. Cook the tips for 3-5 minutes until just tender.
6. Remove from water with slotted spoon, reserving the water.
7. Puree the stems with the lemon zest and oil and 1/2 cup of the asparagus water.
8. Cook the pasta in the asparagus water to your liking.
9. Drain the pasta saving 2 cups of the water.
10. Combine the pasta, asparagus sauce and add asparagus water if the sauce is too thick- a little at a time.
11. Stir in tips and grated cheese.
12. Stir until cheese is melted.
13. Serve with a light dusting of chopped parsley.
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